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One of the most eminent naturalists of his time, John Ray was also an influential philosopher and theologian. Ray is often referred to as the father of natural history in Britain. John Ray was born on November 29, 1627, in the village of Black Notley, Essex, England.
John Ray, (born Nov. 29, 1627, Black Notley, Essex, Eng.—died Jan. 17, 1705, Black Notley), British naturalist and botanist. He attended Cambridge University and spent many years there as a fellow. With Francis Willughby (1635–1672) he undertook a complete catalog of living things, of which he published numerous volumes.
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May 18, 2018 · John Ray. 1627-1705. British Botanist and Zoologist. Afounding figure in British botany and zoology, John Ray made extensive classifications of flowering and nonflowering plants and laid the groundwork for the field of taxonomy and other evolutionary studies. The seventeenth-century naturalist is often referred to as the father of natural ...
John Ray: in a class[ification] of his own Library Graduate Trainee Jessica Hudson explores the significance of John Ray's work in sowing the seeds of modern taxonomy.
Jan 1, 2021 · John Ray (1627/8 – 1705, known as Wray until 1670) was an English clergyman whose work in natural history led to the modern scheme of the classification of species. Born of a blacksmith and his pious wife at Black Notley in Essex, Ray studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he subsequently held several teaching and administrative positions.
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Charles Raven's biography of the seventeenth-century English naturalist John Ray is one of the great works in the history of science. The author's command of Latin (the language in which all...
John Ray, Naturalist. His Life and Works. Part of Cambridge Library Collection - Botany and Horticulture. Author: Charles Raven. Date Published: July 2009. availability: Available. format: Paperback. isbn: 9781108004664. Rate & review. £ 42.99. Paperback. Add to cart Add to wishlist. Looking for an inspection copy?
