Sir peter scott biography of abraham
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Peter Scott
SirPeter Markham ScottCHCBEDSC and BarFRS (London, 14 September 1909 – Bristol, 29 August 1989) was a Britishornithologist, conservationist, painter, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve officer and sportsman.
Sir peter scott biography of abraham
Scott was knighted in 1973 for his contribution to the conservation of wild animals. He had been a founder of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a founder of several wetlands bird sactuaries in Britain, and an influence on international conservation.[1] He received the WWF Gold Medal, and the J.
Paul Getty Prize for his work.
Early life
[change | change source]Scott was born in London, the only child of Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott (Scott of the Antarctic) and sculptor Kathleen Bruce.
He was two years old when his father died. Robert Scott, in a last letter to his wife, advised her to "make the boy interested in natural history if you can; it is better than games".[2]
He was educated at Oundle School and Trinity College, Cambr