Charles Wyville Thomson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Wyville Thomson

Scottish marine zoologist

Date of Birth: 05-Mar-1830

Place of Birth: West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 10-Mar-1882

Profession: zoologist, geologist, botanist, oceanographer, marine biologist, explorer

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Sir Charles Wyville Thomson (5 March 1830 – 10 March 1882) was a Scottish natural historian and marine zoologist.
He served as the chief scientist on the Challenger expedition; his work there revolutionised oceanography and led to his knighthood.