Alfred Russel was a British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, and biologist. source
Alfred Russel was a British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist, and biologist.
Alfred Wallace was born in Llanbadoc, Wales, 8 January, 1823. source
Alfred Wallace was born in Llanbadoc, Wales, 8 January, 1823.
Alfred Russel Wallace discovered the concept of evolution by natural selection. source
Alfred Russel Wallace discovered the concept of evolution by natural selection.
Alfred Russel Wallace was considered the 19th century's leading expert on the geographical distribution of animal species and is sometimes called the "father of biogeography". source
Alfred Russel Wallace was considered the 19th century's leading expert on the geographical distribution of animal species and is sometimes called the "father of biogeography".
Alfred Russel Wallace advocacy of spiritualism and his belief in a non-material origin for the higher mental faculties of humans strained his relationship with some members of the scientific establishment. source
Alfred Russel Wallace advocacy of spiritualism and his belief in a non-material origin for the higher mental faculties of humans strained his relationship with some members of the scientific establishment.
Alfred Russel Wallace had financial difficulties throughout much of his life. source
Alfred Russel Wallace had financial difficulties throughout much of his life.
Alfred Russel Wallace had no formal training as a biologist and did not attend university. He trained and worked as a land surveyor, initially with his older brother’s firm. source
Alfred Russel Wallace had no formal training as a biologist and did not attend university. He trained and worked as a land surveyor, initially with his older brother’s firm.
Alfred Russel Wallace was one of the first biologists to express concern about the effects humans were having on the natural world. source
Alfred Russel Wallace was one of the first biologists to express concern about the effects humans were having on the natural world.
By February 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace had been convinced by his biogeographical research in the Malay Archipelago of the reality of evolution. source
By February 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace had been convinced by his biogeographical research in the Malay Archipelago of the reality of evolution.
Alfred Russel Wallace spent six years in Brazil before sailing back to the UK in 1852 with his collection of writings and specimens. source
Alfred Russel Wallace spent six years in Brazil before sailing back to the UK in 1852 with his collection of writings and specimens.
In 1854, aged 31, Alfred Russel Wallace set off on a new voyage: to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and New Guinea. source
In 1854, aged 31, Alfred Russel Wallace set off on a new voyage: to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and New Guinea.
Alfred Russel Wallace died aged 90 in Broadstone, England, 7 November, 1913. source
Alfred Russel Wallace died aged 90 in Broadstone, England, 7 November, 1913.
In 2002, recognizing Alfred Russel Wallace’s discovery, the evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins said that we should be talking about the Darwin-Wallace mechanism of natural selection. source
In 2002, recognizing Alfred Russel Wallace’s discovery, the evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins said that we should be talking about the Darwin-Wallace mechanism of natural selection.
Alfred Russel Wallace outdoors, Wallace grew interested in the natural world and began collecting insects. source
Alfred Russel Wallace outdoors, Wallace grew interested in the natural world and began collecting insects.
