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John Gould (14 de setembro de 1804, Lyme Regis, Dorset, Inglaterra – 3 de fevereiro de 1881, Londres, Inglaterra), foi um ornitólogo e naturalista inglês. Vida. Pouco depois do seu nascimento, o seu pai, ocupa o lugar de jardineiro numa propriedade próxima de Guildford (Surrey), sendo em 1818 nomeado capataz dos jardins reais de Windsor.
John Gould (1804-1881) was a prolific and influential bird illustrator and taxidermist who published many monographs on birds, including the famous Birds of Australia. He also identified and described the Galápagos finches that helped Darwin formulate his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Learn about John Gould, a businessman, publisher, and obsessive bird collector who created stunning colour-plate illustrations of birds. Explore his life, his books, and his contributions to science and natural history.
10 de set. de 2024 · John Gould (born Sept. 14, 1804, Lyme Regis, Dorsetshire, Eng.—died Feb. 3, 1881, London) was an English ornithologist whose large, lavishly illustrated volumes on birds commanded ever-mounting prices among bibliophiles.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about John Gould's life and achievements, from describing Darwin's Galapagos finches to identifying Australian birds and mammals. Explore his illustrations, documents and legacy in the Australian Museum collections.
John Gould – Mostra Darwin. Na sua segunda viagem, o navio levava uma tripulação de 74 pessoas: o capitão FitzRoy, 24 oficiais e 34 marinheiros.
John Gould. With the obsession of a collector and an eye for artistic talent, John Gould succeeded in creating one of the most recognisable and long-lasting brand names in natural history.
