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Thomson, Arthur
Person · 1850-1921

Helper, Keeper, Clerk, Head Keeper and Assistant Superintendent at ZSL London Zoo
Thomson, Arthur
Person · fl 1869

Thomson began as a Helper at ZSL London Zoo in 1869, became a full Keeper in 1871, served as a Clerk in Bartlett's office from 1873 to 1889, when he became Head Keeper, until his appointment as Assistant Superintendent in 1899
Thomson, Arthur Landsborough, Sir
Thomson, Arthur Landsborough, Sir
Person · 1890-1977

Sir Arthur Landsborough Thomson was a Scottish medical researcher, amateur ornithologist, ornithological author and expert on bird migration. He was President of the British Ornithologists' Union from 1848-1955. He was President of the Zoological Society of London 1946-1950. He was Chairman of the British Trust for Ornithology 1941-1947 and won the Trust's Bernard Tucker Medal in 1957. In 1959 he was awarded the Godman-Salvin Medal.
Thomson, Charles Wyville, Sir
Thomson, Charles Wyville, Sir
Person · 1830-1882

Sir Charles Wyville Thomson was a Scottish natural historian and marine zoologist. He served as the chief scientist on the Challenger expedition. His work there revolutionised oceanography and led to his knighthood