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Antonie Augustus Bruijn

1842-12-27 – 1890-08-11

Portrait of Antonie Augustus Bruijn
Portrait of Antonie Augustus Bruijn (1842-1890) Lieutenant 2nd ClassCredit: K. Buwalda

Life & Legacy

Antonie Augustus Bruijn (December 27, 1842 – August 11, 1890) was a Dutch navy officer, naturalist and trader in naturalia from the Dutch East Indies. He was the son-in-law of Maarten Dirk van Renesse van Duivenbode who from 1858 to 1861 provided lodging and assistance to Alfred Russel Wallace when he traveled through the Moluccan islands.

Occupation & Career

ornithologist, businessperson, naturalist, naval officer, zoological collector, scientific collector

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4251474 — wikidata View source

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