Robert Ball | |
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| Born | 1 April 1802 |
| Died | 30 March 1857 (aged 54) 3 Granby Row, Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Known for | developing "Ball's dredge" |
Robert Ball (1 April 1802 - 30 March 1857) was an Irish naturalist. He served as the Director of the Dublin University Museum, and developed a method of dredging known as "Ball's dredge."[1] He served as a secretary to the Royal Zoological Society of Ireland for two decades and was responsible for popularizing natural history through public educational outreach.
- ^ Andrews, Helen. "Ball, Robert". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Cambridge University Press.