Robert Wilson Shufeldt
American osteologist, myologist, museologist, ethnographer, and white supremacist (1850–1934) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with his father Robert Wilson Shufeldt (naval officer) (1822–1895).
Robert Wilson Shufeldt Jr. (December 1, 1850 – January 21, 1934) was an American osteologist, myologist, museologist and ethnographer who contributed to comparative studies of bird anatomy and forensic science.[1] He held strong views on race and was a proponent of white supremacy.[2][3][4] A scandal and subsequent divorce from his second wife, the granddaughter of the famous ornithologist John James Audubon, led to a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of the United States of America on the subject of alimony and bankruptcy.
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Born | (1850-12-01)December 1, 1850 New York City, US |
Died | January 21, 1934(1934-01-21) (aged 83) Washington, D.C., US |
Burial place | Arlington National Cemetery |
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