The first ornithologist: Francis Willughby
England (London)
09.03.2012
1.00pm to 2.00pm
The Royal Society, London
Public history of science lecture by Professor Tim Birkhead FRS
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Francis Willughby transformed the study of birds in the mid 1600s. Rejecting anecdotes, hieroglyphs and emblematics, he made ornithology scientific for the first time.
The lecture is free and all are welcome to attend. No prior booking is necessary and seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis - doors will open at 12.30pm.
Please contact Felicity Henderson on 020 74512597 or felicity.henderson@royalsociety.org with any questions about this event.