Joan Beauchamp Procter
(1897-1931)
British zoologist
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Joan Beauchamp Procter FZS FLS (5 August 1897 – 20 September 1931) was a notable British zoologist, internationally recognised as an outstanding herpetologist. She worked initially at the British Museum (Natural History) and later for the Zoological Society of London, as the first female Curator of Reptiles at London Zoo. Her short life was afflicted by chronic ill-health, but she undertook substantial taxonomic work and made significant innovative contributions to veterinary practice and zoo displays. She also wrote scientific and popular zoological articles, including early accounts of the behaviour of captive Komodo dragons.
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5 August 1897 11, Kensington Square, London, United Kingdom
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20 September 1931 (aged 34) St Mark’s House, St Mark’s Square, London, United Kingdom
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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