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Elliott Coues

American ornithologists

Died when: 57 years 107 days (687 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Elliott Coues

Elliott Ladd Coues (/'ka?z/; September 9, 1842 – December 25, 1899) was an American army surgeon, historian, ornithologist, and author. He led surveys of the Arizona Territory, and later as secretary of the United States Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories.

He founded the American Ornithological Union in 1883, and was editor of its publication, The Auk.

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