Birthdate: February 3, 1790
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Lewes, Sussex, England
Died: November 10, 1852
Gideon Mantell was an English obstetrician, geologist, and palaeontologist recognized for his valuable contributions to the study of dinosaurs. He made significant discoveries related to Iguanodon, including identifying the first fossil teeth and much of the skeleton of this species. Mantell’s research on the Cretaceous period in southern England established him as a pioneering figure in palaeontology, shaping future discoveries in the field.
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