Charles Haskins Townsend | |
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| Born | September 29, 1859 Parnassus, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 28, 1944 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia |
| Spouse(s) | Ella Townsend, nee Bean, (1854–1935) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Zoology |
| Institutions | United States Fish Commission New York Aquarium |
Charles Haskins Townsend (September 29, 1859 – January 28, 1944) was an American zoologist and naturalist who served as the director of the New York Aquarium, from 1902 to 1937.