Charles Tate Regan

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Charles Tate Regan around 1900

Charles Tate Regan (born February 1, 1878 in Sherborne , Dorset , † January 12, 1943 ) was a British ichthyologist and worked in London at the British Museum .

Life

His parents were both musicians and students of William Sterndale Bennett at the Royal Academy of Music . They sent their son to Derby School because then director J. R. Sterndale Bennett was the son of their teacher at the RAM.

During his school days, he showed a talent for sports and music, but was also interested in the natural sciences . His strong character and athletic talent led him to become captain of the cricket team. On the school side, his teacher was so impressed by Regan's interest in science that he recommended completing biology training after leaving school and seeking a job at the Natural History Museum. In 1897 he left school and later studied biology at Cambridge University with Adam Sedgwick and Stanley Gardener. In 1900 he received a bachelor's degree and graduated in 1907 with an MA and distinction.

In 1901 he was already head of the zoological department of the Natural History Museum in London. From 1927 to 1938 he was director of the entire museum. From 1917 until his death in 1943 he was a member of the Royal Society . In 1928 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences .

Regan was always trying to encourage young scientists, among them Ethelwynn Trewavas , a likewise known ichthyologist of the 20th century, especially the tilapia and croakers has researched.

Among the species he describes is the Siamese fighting fish .

Dedication names

Honorary u. a. the following taxa are named after him:

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personal data
SURNAME Regan, Charles Tate
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Regan, CT
BRIEF DESCRIPTION English zoologist and ichthyologist
DATE OF BIRTH February 1, 1878
PLACE OF BIRTH Sherborne
DATE OF DEATH January 12, 1943