Barnum Brown | |
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 Brown in 1897 | |
| Born | February 12, 1873 Carbondale, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | February 5, 1963 (aged 89) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
| Known for | Discovered first documented remains of Amphipithecus mogaungensis and Tyrannosaurus rex |
| Spouse(s) | Marion Raymond Brown Lillian McLaughlin Brown |
| Children | Frances R. Brown |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Paleontology |
Barnum Brown (February 12, 1873 – February 5, 1963),[1] commonly referred to as Mr. Bones, was an American paleontologist. Named after the circus showman P. T. Barnum, he discovered the first documented remains of Tyrannosaurus during a career that made him one of the most famous fossil hunters working from the late Victorian era into the early 20th century.
- ^ "Barnum Brown Dies at 89; Noted Collector of Fossils". The New York Times. February 6, 1963. p. 9. Retrieved July 9, 2024.