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John James Audubon

ornithologist, artist, and naturalist
Also known as: Fougère Rabin, Jean Rabin, Jean-Jacques Fougère Audubon(Show More)
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John James Audubon (born April 26, 1785, Les Cayes, Saint-Domingue, West Indies [now in Haiti]—died January 27, 1851, New York, New York, U.S.) was an ornithologist, artist, and naturalist who became particularly well known for his drawings and paintings of North American birds. Audubon’s name is associated with a number of bird-related organizations, including the National Audubon Society; however, his personal history as an enslaver, white supremacist, and critic of emancipation has made him a...

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