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Elliott Coues
1842-09-09 – 1899-12-25
Life & Legacy
Elliott Ladd Coues (; September 9, 1842 – December 25, 1899) was an American army surgeon, historian, ornithologist, and author. He led surveys of the Arizona Territory, and later as secretary of the United States Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories. He founded the American Ornithological Union in 1883, and was editor of its publication, The Auk.
Occupation & Career
ornithologist, zoologist, historian, academic, writer, meteorological observer, botanical collector, scientific collector, physician, military personnel
Education
George Washington University
Legacy Highlights
Organizations & Memberships
American Philosophical Society · Literary Society of Washington · National Academy of Sciences
Organizations
Smithsonian Meteorological Project
Education & Institutions
George Washington University
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q714759 — wikidata View source
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