Birthdate: May 15, 1847
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England
Died: August 13, 1929
Ray Lankester was a renowned British zoologist known for his significant contributions to invertebrate zoology and evolutionary biology. He held professorships at University College London and Oxford University, playing a key role in advancing the field. Lankester was appointed as the third Director of the Natural History Museum in London, where he made valuable contributions to the scientific community. His outstanding achievements were acknowledged with prestigious awards, including the Copley Medal from the Royal Society, underscoring his remarkable impact on the field of zoology.
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