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Fellow of the Royal Society
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Gideon Mantell
1790-02-03 – 1852-11-10
Life & Legacy
Gideon Algernon Mantell MRCS FRS (3 February 1790 – 10 November 1852) was an English obstetrician, geologist and palaeontologist. His attempts to reconstruct the structure and life of Iguanodon began the scientific study of dinosaurs: in 1822 he was responsible for the discovery (and the eventual identification) of the first fossil teeth, and later much of the skeleton, of Iguanodon. Mantell's work on the Cretaceous of southern England was also important.
Occupation & Career
geologist, paleontologist, naturalist, obstetrician, botanist, scientific collector, physician
Education
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society; Royal Medal; Wollaston Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society · Royal Medal · Wollaston Medal
Organizations & Memberships
Royal College of Surgeons · Royal Society of London
Education & Institutions
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Verified Legacy Record
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Royal Medal
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Wollaston Medal
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Family Child
Walter Baldock Durrant Mantell
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Family Father
Thomas Mantell
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Family Sibling
Joshua Mantell
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Family Spouse
Mary Ann Mantell
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Sources & Provenance
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