William Temple Hornaday
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For the religious leader and author, see William Hornaday.
William Temple Hornaday, Sc.D. (December 1, 1854 – March 6, 1937) was an American zoologist, conservationist, taxidermist, and author. He served as the first director of the New York Zoological Park, known today as the Bronx Zoo, and he was a pioneer in the early wildlife conservation movement in the United States.
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William Temple Hornaday | |
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Born | (1854-12-01)December 1, 1854 |
Died | March 6, 1937(1937-03-06) (aged 82) |
Resting place | Greenwich, Connecticut |
Occupation | Zoologist |
Spouse | Josephine Chamberlain |
Parent(s) | William Temple Hornaday, Sr. Martha Hornaday (née Martha Varner) |
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