lepidopterist
William Henry Edwards.
American entomologist, historian and businessperson (1822–1909)
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About William Henry Edwards
William Henry Edwards was an American businessman and entomologist. He was an industrial pioneer in the coalfields of West Virginia, opening some of the earliest mines in the southern part of the state. He was also a prominent naturalist specializing in the study of butterflies. He wrote The Butterflies of North America, a three-volume treatise that is highly regarded for its scholarship and the quality of its illustrations.
Everything about William Henry Edwards →- Occupation
- lepidopterist, zoologist, academic, writer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 15, 1822
- Died
- April 4, 1909