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Austin Roberts
South african zoologist and ornithologist (1883-1948).
Born January 3rd, 1883 in Pretoria.
Died May 5th, 1948 at 65 years old in Lusikisiki (traffic collision).
Occupations
ornithologist, scientific collector, zoologist
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson