Edward William Nelson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward William Nelson

American naturalist

Date of Birth: 08-May-1855

Place of Birth: Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Date of Death: 19-May-1934

Profession: naturalist, zoologist, ornithologist, botanist, explorer, mammalogist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Edward William Nelson (May 8, 1855 – May 19, 1934) was an American naturalist and ethnologist.
He was born in Manchester, New Hampshire.
A collector of specimens and field naturalist of repute, he became a member of several expeditions to survey the fauna and flora.
He was part of a team with Clinton Hart Merriam that took part in the Death Valley Expedition.
He also explored the Yosemite Valley.
A number of vertebrate species are named after him.