Tony Fitzjohn

Anthony Raymond Fitzjohn
OBE
Born(1945-07-07)7 July 1945
Died23 May 2022(2022-05-23) (aged 76)
NationalityBritish
Known forField director, George Adamson Wildlife Preservation Trusts
Spouse
Lucy Mellotte
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(m. 1997)​
Children4
Scientific career
FieldsConservationist

Anthony Raymond Fitzjohn, OBE (7 July 1945 – 23 May 2022) was a British conservationist who worked extensively with George Adamson at Kora in Africa.[1][2][3] In recognition of his service to wildlife conservation, Fitzjohn was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2006.[4]

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  2. ^ Boynton, Graham (2 December 2003), "The 'Hippie Tarzan" With a New Calling.", Daily Telegraph, archived from the original on 5 May 2013
  3. ^ Calkin, Jessamy (15 April 2010). "Conservationist Tony Fitzjohn: born to be wild". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 18 April 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  4. ^ HM THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2006 - DIPLOMATIC SERVICE AND OVERSEAS LIST, 1 June 2006, retrieved 1 June 2008