Thaddeus William Harris
United States librarian and entomologist
Died when: 60 years 65 days (722 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
Thaddeus William Harris (November 12, 1795 – January 16, 1856) was an American entomologist and librarian.His focus on insect life cycles and interactions with plants was influential in broadening American entomological studies beyond a narrow taxonomic approach.
He was an early agricultural entomologist and served as a mentor and role model for others in this new field.
For 25 years Harris served as the librarian of Harvard University where oversaw the rapid growth of the library and introduced one of the earliest American library card catalogs.
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