Edward Turner Bennett
Edward Turner Bennett (born January 6, 1797 in Hackney , London , † August 21, 1836 in London) was an English doctor , zoologist and writer.
Life
Bennett's real passion alongside his profession as a doctor was zoology. In 1822 he supported the establishment of an entomological association in England. This developed in connection with the Linnean Society of London into a zoological association, which represented the starting point of the Zoological Society of London , of which he was secretary from 1831 until his death in 1836.
Works
- General Observations on the Anatomy of the Thorax in Insects, and on its Function during Flight , 1825
- The Tower menagerie , 1829
- The Gardens and Menagerie of the Zoological Society , 2nd volumes; J. Sharpe, London, 1830/1831
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| SURNAME | Bennett, Edward Turner |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English zoologist and writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 6, 1797 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 21, 1836 |
| Place of death | London |