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Richard Lydekker
English naturalist, geologist and writer (1849–1915).
Born July 25th, 1849 in Bloomsbury.
Died April 16th, 1915 at 65 years old in Harpenden.
Occupations
biologist, geologist, naturalist, paleontologist, writer, 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