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Francis Maitland Balfour
About
British biologist (1851–1882)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Francis Maitland Balfour
- Born
- 1851-11-10
- Died
- 1882-07-19
- Occupation
- zoologist / mountaineer / physician / embryologist / teacher / physiologist / biologist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Edinburgh
Relationships
Family
- FatherJames Maitland Balfour
- MotherLady Blanche Gascoyne-Cecil
- SiblingEleanor Mildred Sidgwick
- SiblingArthur Balfour
- SiblingAlice Blanche Balfour
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 | Royal Medal | Received |
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Education
- Trinity College
- Harrow School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q1348857 ↗
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