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John Anderson (curator)
Prof. John Anderson, born 4 October 1833 died 22 July 1900
Scottish Zoologist born in Edinburgh. Studied medicine in 1861 and went to Indian in 1861 becoming head of the Indian Museum at Calcutta in 1865 and held the position toll 1887, when he was succeeded by James Wood-Mason.
Made extensive collection in Egypt forming the basis of his "Zoology of Egypt". He died in Buxton, England. During his time in India, he made several collecting expeditions to China and Burma.
Species named after him include
- Sacculina andersoni Giard, 1887. A mollusc.
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