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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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