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Wettstein, Otto
Persona · 1892-1967

Otto von Wettstein, name also given as Otto Wettstein-Westersheimb, was an Austrian Zoologist. He was the son of botanist Richard Wettstein and the brother of botanist Fritz von Wettstein. He is best known for his work in the field of herpetology

Witte, Gaston-Francois de
Persona · 1897-1980

Gaston-Francois de Witte was a Belgian herpetologist who discovered and described at least 24 different species of reptiles. During his career, he was associated with the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren and the Museum of Natural Sciences. He was best known for his research of amphibians and reptiles found in the Belgian Congo, from where he collected thousands of specimens. While in central Africa, he also collected botanical specimens

Travers, Virginia
Persona · 1931-

Virginia Anne McKenna is an English stage and screen actress, author and wildlife campaigner. She is known for her 1966 role as Joy Adamson in the true-life film Born Free. The film led to her and her husband, Bill Travers, becoming active supporters for wild animal rights as well as the protection of their natural habitat

Denton, P H
Persona · fl 1988

Director of Administration at Zoological Society of London

Great Carmo
Persona · fl 1946

Famous Illusionist

Sun Fire Office
Entidad colectiva · 1710-

The Sun Fire Office, later Sun Insurance, was founded in London in 1710 and developed into a leading international insurance business. In 1959, Sun Insurance merged with Alliance Assurance to form Sun Alliance