Samuel Stutchbury
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Samuel Stutchbury (15 January 1798 – 12 February 1859) was an English naturalist and geologist.[1][2] Alongside Henry Riley, Stutchbury was the co-discoverer of Thecodontosaurus, which in 1836 was the fourth dinosaur genus to be named.[3] He also played a part in Gideon Mantell's naming of Iguanodon.[4] As a geological surveyor he mapped a large area of eastern Australia.[1]
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Samuel Stutchbury | |
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Born | (1798-01-15)15 January 1798 |
Died | 12 February 1859(1859-02-12) (aged 61) |
Nationality | English |
Known for | Co-discovery of Thecodontosaurus |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology, Natural history |
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