George Allman (natural historian)
George James Allman | |
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George James Allman | |
| Born | 1812 Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 24 November 1898 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Known for | Gymnoblast group of the hydrozoa |
| Spouse | Hannah Louisa Shaen |
| Children | None |
| Awards | Royal Medal (1873) Linnean Medal (1896) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | naturalist |
George James Allman FRS FRSE (1812 – 24 November 1898) was an Irish ecologist, botanist and zoologist who served as Emeritus Professor of Natural History at Edinburgh University in Scotland.