George Washington Tryon
U.S. malacologist and zoologist (1838–1888)
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Summary
George Washington Tryon was born on May 20, 1838[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on February 5, 1888[3]. He worked as a zoologist[4] and malacologist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Field of work: malacology[8]
- Employer: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Images from Manual of Conchology[11]
- Family name: Tryon[12]
- Given name: George Washington[13]
- Author citation (zoology): Tryon[14]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[15]
Why It Matters
George Washington Tryon is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
FAQs
Where was George Washington Tryon born?
George Washington Tryon was born in Philadelphia[2].
What did George Washington Tryon do for work?
George Washington Tryon worked as a zoologist[4] and malacologist[5].