Birthdate: June 27, 1787
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: October 10, 1834
Thomas Say was a prominent American entomologist, conchologist, and herpetologist known for his extensive studies of insects and shells. His numerous contributions to scientific journals and participation in scientific expeditions across various regions established him as an internationally recognized naturalist. Say’s significant roles included serving as a librarian for the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, curator at the American Philosophical Society, and professor of natural history at the University of Pennsylvania. He is often referred to as the father of American descriptive entomology and American conchology.
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