Birthdate: July 20, 1804
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lancaster, England
Died: December 18, 1892
Sir Richard Owen, an English biologist, comparative anatomist, and palaeontologist, is famous for creating the term Dinosauria. Although he shared Charles Darwin’s views on evolution, Owen believed it was more intricate. He served as the inaugural president of the Microscopical Society of London and played a key role in the establishment of the Natural History Museum in London. While recognized for his scientific achievements, Owen was also known for controversies surrounding his disagreements on common descent and accusations of taking credit for the work of others.
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