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George Bennett b. 31 January 1804

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
After two previous trips to Australia as a natural historian, George Bennett finally settled in Sydney in 1836 and worked as a medical practitioner. He maintained his interest in natural history however and became intimately involved with the Australian Museum, eventually as its Museum Director and Curator.
  • Biographical Data b. 31 January 1804 Plymouth, England, UK
  • Biography 1 biography
  • Associates 7 people
  • Groups 2 groups
  • Works 1 work
  • Exhibitions
  • Collections 1 collection
  • Recognitions 2 recognitions
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  • received
    Britain's Royal College of Surgeons
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    Honorary Gold Medal

  • received
    Royal Art Society of NSW
    Recognition type
    Award
    Description

    Clarke (W.B.) Memorial Medal

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Updated Oct. 19, 2011
Created Jan. 1, 1992
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