Mary Anning
British fossil collector and palaeontologist (1799–1847)
1799 — 1843
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Profession
British fossil collector and palaeontologist (1799–1847)
Born
May 21, 1799
Died
1843 (age ~44)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
paleontologist, fossil collector, scientific collector
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in Lyme RegisDied in Lyme Regis
1799
Born in Lyme Regis (1799-05-21)
1843
Died in Lyme Regis
About
Mary Anning was an English fossil collector, dealer, and palaeontologist. She became known internationally for her discoveries in Jurassic marine fossil beds in the cliffs along the English Channel at Lyme Regis in the county of Dorset, Southwest England. Anning's findings contributed to changes in scientific thinking about prehistoric life and the history of the Earth.
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Who is Mary Anning?+
Mary Anning was an English fossil collector, dealer, and palaeontologist. She became known internationally for her discoveries in Jurassic marine fossil beds in the cliffs along the English Channel at Lyme Regis in the county of Dorset, Southwest England. Anning's findings contributed to changes in
What does the name Mary mean?+
The name Mary means "unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.". It is of English origin.
When was Mary Anning born?+
Mary Anning was born on May 21, 1799.
When did Mary Anning die?+
Mary Anning died in 1843, at approximately 44 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.
The name Mary is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: From Mary, from Marie, from Maria, from Μαρία, Μαριάμ, from tr=maryāor tr=miryā, of uncertain origin.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Mary — May 21, 1799
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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