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William Sharp Macleay
- Born
British civil servant and entomologist, active in Cuba and New South Wales, Australia (1792–1865).
Quick Facts
- Died
- 1865-01-26
- Occupation
- lepidopterist · zoologist · carcinologist · zoological collector · entomologist · biologist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- London
- Affiliation
- Linnean Society of London
Relationships
William Sharp Macleay is the child of Alexander Macleay.
Family
- FatherAlexander Macleay
- SiblingGeorge Macleay
- SiblingJames Robert Macleay
- SiblingRosa Roberta Onslow
- SiblingMargaret Innes
- SiblingChristiana Susan Dumaresq
Awards & Nominations
| Date / result | Award / category |
|---|---|
| — Received | Fellow of the Linnean Society of London |
Education
William Sharp Macleay’s education and training.
- University of Cambridge
- Westminster School
Languages
Other languages
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q1237875 ↗
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