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Gideon Algernon Mantell MRCS FRS (3 February 1790 – 10 November 1852) was an English obstetrician, geologist and palaeontologist. His attempts to reconstruct the structure and life of Iguanodon began the scientific study of dinosaurs: in 1822 he was responsible for the discovery (and the eventual identification) of the first fossil teeth, and ...
- Describing Iguanodon
- Mary Ann Mantell
- Walter Mantell (son)
Feb 3, 2019 · Gideon Mantell: forgotten man who discovered the dinosaurs. A new play recalls the battle in the scientific establishment that denied a cobbler’s son credit for a major discovery. Rob Walker....
Mar 25, 2024 · Gideon Algernon Mantell (born Feb. 3, 1790, Lewes, Sussex, Eng.—died Nov. 10, 1852, London) was a British physician, geologist, and paleontologist, who discovered four of the five genera of dinosaurs known during his time. Mantell studied the paleontology of the Mesozoic Era, particularly in Sussex, a region he made famous in the history of ...
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Feb 3, 2022 · February 3, 2022. Gideon Mantell, an English surgeon, was born Feb. 3, 1790. Mantell grew up in Lewes, Sussex, in southeast England, and was apprenticed to a surgeon there. After failing to land an assistantship in London, he settled down to practice in his hometown.
Feb 3, 2022 · On February 3, 1790, English obstetrician, geologist and palaeontologist Gideon Algernon Mantell was born. His attempts to reconstruct the structure and life of Iguanodon began the scientific study of dinosaurs. In 1822 he was responsible for the discovery of the first fossil teeth, and later much of the skeleton, of Iguanodon.
Nov 13, 2009 · November 13, 2009. • 5 min read. If anything, the 19th century English paleontologist Gideon Mantell is known for his contributions to our understanding of dinosaurs. His most famous...
May 18, 2018 · History. Historians, Miscellaneous: Biographies. Gideon Algernon Mantell. Mantell, Gideon Algernon. views 2,883,932 updated May 18 2018. MANTELL, GIDEON ALGERNON. ( b. Lewes, Sussex, England, 3 February 1790; d. London, England, 10 November 1852) geology.
