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Wilson, Francis Erasmus (1888 - 1960) |
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| Entomologist and Analytical chemist | |
| Born: 25 November 1888 Beechworth, Victoria, Australia. Died: 30 July 1960. | |
| Francis Erasmus Wilson was an analytical chemist and later manager of the manufacturing department of Moran and Cato for 47 years (ca 1906-53). He was also an avid collector of insects and made several collection field trips to Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. His collection is held by the National Museum of Victoria. Wilson was President of the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria 1929, and President of the Entomological Society of Victoria in 1928, 1929, 1934 and 1936. He was educated Wesley College. |
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