Award
Fellow of the Royal Society
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Francis Maitland Balfour
1851-11-10 – 1882-07-19
Life & Legacy
Francis Maitland Balfour, known as F. M. Balfour, FRS (10 November 1851 – 19 July 1882) was a British biologist. He lost his life while attempting the ascent of Mont Blanc. He was regarded by his colleagues as one of the greatest biologists of his day and Charles Darwin's successor.
Occupation & Career
zoologist, mountaineer, physician, embryologist, teacher, physiologist, biologist
Education
Trinity College; Harrow School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society; Royal Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society · Royal Medal
Employer
University of Cambridge
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Society of London
Education & Institutions
Harrow School · Trinity College
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Royal Medal
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Family Father
James Maitland Balfour
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Family Mother
Lady Blanche Gascoyne-Cecil
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Family Sibling
Eleanor Mildred Sidgwick
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Family Sibling
Arthur Balfour
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Family Sibling
Alice Blanche Balfour
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Family Sibling
Eustace Balfour
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Family Sibling
Evelyn Strutt, Baroness Rayleigh of Terling Place
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Family Sibling
Gerald Balfour, 2nd Earl of Balfour
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Sources & Provenance
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