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Stephens, William John (1829 - 1890)

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Naturalist and Geologist
Born: 16 July 1829  Levens, Westmorland, England.  Died: 22 November 1890  Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia.
William John Stephens was a prominent organiser in colonial scientific circles and was appointed to the chair of natural history, University of Sydney in 1882. He was appointed Professor of Geology and Palaeontology in 1890.

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