Julian Huxley

British evolutionary biologist, philosopher, author (1887–1975).

Quick Facts

Died: 1975-02-14
Occupation: evolutionary biologist · ethologist · writer · professor · philosopher · physiologist · biologist · film director · botanical collector · zoologist
Citizenship: United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Birthplace: London
Affiliation: Royal Society of London
Affiliation: Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Affiliation: American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Julian Huxley is the child of Leonard Huxley and Julia Huxley.

Date / result	Award / category
1973 Received	Frink Medal
1971 Received	Godman-Salvin Medal
1962 Received	Humanist of the Year
1958 Received	Darwin–Wallace Medal
1956 Received	Darwin Medal
1953 Received	Kalinga Prize
1937 Received	Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
— Received	Fellow of the Royal Society
— Received	Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research
— Received	Knight Bachelor
— Received	Newdigate Prize

Julian Huxley’s education and training.

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