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Alfred Russel Wallace: Quick Facts

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Also Known As A. R. Wallace
Born January 8, 1823 • Usk • Wales
Died November 7, 1913 (aged 90) • England
Awards And Honors Copley Medal (1908)
Subjects Of Study evolution • natural selection • survival of the fittest

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