William John Ansorge

William John Ansorge
W.J. Ansorge with a lion in Africa
Born(1850-04-06)6 April 1850
31 October 1913(1913-10-31) (aged 63)
DiedLuanda, Angola
Scientific career
FieldsZoology

William John Ansorge (6 April 1850 – 31 October 1913 at Luanda) was a physician who worked in Angola and Uganda and is known for exploring the fauna of the African region. A large number of species have been named after him based on the specimens that he collected and sent back to England.

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