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Joseph Leidy
- Born
American anatomist and paleontologist (1823 – 1891).
Quick Facts
- Died
- 1891-04-30
- Occupation
- paleontologist · university teacher · zoologist · parasitologist · anatomist · botanist · botanical collector · scientific collector · physician
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia
- Affiliation
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Affiliation
- German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
- Membership
- American Philosophical Society · since 1849
- Affiliation
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Affiliation
- Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities
- Affiliation
- National Academy of Sciences
Relationships
Family
- SiblingPhilip Leidy
Awards & Nominations
| Date / result | Award / category |
|---|---|
| 1884 Received | Lyell Medal |
| — Received | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
Education
Joseph Leidy’s education and training.
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Languages
Other languages
- German
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q461250 ↗
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