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Rev. William Buckland grave, church, home
The Reverend William Buckland D.D. F.R.S. Canon of Christ Church and Professor of Geology and Mineralogy in the University of Oxford 1833. Dean of Westminster 1845. Composite photo of his grave (left) at Islip church where he was Rector (doors middle) and (right) the 2008 blue plaque on his house. Buckland was an influential paleontologist at the start of the 19th Century who described sciences first dinosaur. His works brought the prehistoric world into prominence in Britain. He believed he had found direct evidence of the flood. He was quite eccentric, and some like Darwin, found him a little too keen on celebrity. A tuberculous growth at the base of the skull reputedly caused mental illness in later life. He lived with his wife at the Rectory in Islip between 1845 and 1856. He was famous for his household menagerie, including a bear Tiglath Pileser who accompanied him on local rides
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This print showcases the legacy of Rev. William Buckland, a prominent figure in the scientific world during the early 19th century. The composite image captures three significant aspects of his life: his final resting place at Islip church, where he served as Rector; the grand doors of this sacred place that witnessed his spiritual leadership; and the 2008 blue plaque adorning his former residence. Buckland's contributions to paleontology were groundbreaking, as he was responsible for describing and naming the first dinosaur known to science. His works played a pivotal role in bringing awareness to Britain's prehistoric past and establishing paleontology as a respected field of study. However, some contemporaries, including Charles Darwin, found him excessively focused on fame. The Reverend's eccentric nature is well-documented. He maintained an extraordinary household menagerie that even included a bear named Tiglath Pileser who accompanied him on local rides – truly emblematic of Buckland's unconventional character. Sadly, mental illness plagued Buckland later in life due to a tuberculous growth at the base of his skull. Nevertheless, alongside his wife at their home in Islip Rectory between 1845 and 1856, he continued pursuing scientific endeavors with unwavering passion. This remarkable photograph not only commemorates Rev. William Buckland but also serves as a testament to his profound impact on geology, mineralogy, and paleontology – forever etching him into history as one of Britain's most influential scientists.
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