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William MacGillivray
1796Jan, 25

William MacGillivray

William MacGillivray, Scottish ornithologist and biologist (d. 1852)
William MacGillivray FRSE (25 January 1796 – 4 September 1852) was a Scottish naturalist and ornithologist.

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  • 11Jul

    Jay Treaty

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