Sir Richard Owen
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About Sir Richard Owen
Sir Richard Owen, born in 1804, was a renowned Victorian scientist known for his contributions to natural history. Despite his challenging personality, he made significant strides in his field.
Sir Richard Owen's Area of Expertise
Sir Richard Owen's expertise lies in 19th-century natural history, particularly in the classification and study of fossils, including the invention of the term 'dinosaur'.
A random fact that I love is...
I coined the term 'dinosaur', a word that has since captured the imagination of countless generations.