1822 First description of dinosaur
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1822 First description of dinosaur
1822 Plate from James Parkinsons " Outlines of Oryctology" with composite of contemporary library book reference card and the Parkinsons description of Megalosaurus. The first discovered dinosaur, Megalosaurus, was famously described and published by William Buckland in 1824. It is less well known that James Parkinson (discoverer of Parkinsons disease) jumped the gun somewhat with this description and tooth illustration published two years earlier. Parkinson knew Buckland and was a respected authority on fossils, so this was probably with Bucklands consent
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Black And White Buckland Dentition Dinosaur Discovery First Dinosaur Fossil Megalosaur Megalosaurus Oxford Oxford Museum Parkinson Tooth Mono Chrome Palaeontology Stonesfield
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a historical moment in the world of paleontology. In 1822, James Parkinson, renowned for his discovery of Parkinson's disease, made an intriguing leap by describing and illustrating what would later be recognized as the first discovered dinosaur - Megalosaurus. This composite image combines a plate from Parkinson's "Outlines of Oryctology" with a contemporary library book reference card, giving us a glimpse into this significant scientific breakthrough. Although William Buckland is commonly credited with publishing the description of Megalosaurus in 1824, it is fascinating to learn that Parkinson had actually beaten him to it by two years. As both men were well-acquainted and respected authorities on fossils, it is likely that Buckland gave his consent for this early publication. The monochrome black and white aesthetic adds an air of antiquity to the photograph while emphasizing its historical significance. The tooth illustration featured in this print serves as a reminder of how crucial dental evidence can be in identifying ancient creatures. Displayed against the backdrop of Oxford Museum and Stonesfield – locations closely associated with these groundbreaking discoveries – this print transports us back to a time when our understanding of prehistoric life was just beginning to take shape. It stands as a testament to the tireless efforts and collaboration between pioneers like Buckland and Parkinson who paved the way for modern paleontology.
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