Alexander Wilson (July 6, 1766 – August 23, 1813) was a Scottish-American poet, ornithologist, naturalist, and illustrator. Identified by George Ord as the "Father of American Ornithology", Wilson is regarded as the greatest American ornithologist prior to Audubon.
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6 July 1766 Paisley, Scotland
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Died |
23 August 1813 (aged 47) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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