Henry Christy ( 1810 - 1865 )

Birth: 26 July 1810 Death: Belgium (04 May 1865) Research Field: Ethnology, archaeology Career: Partner in the business of Christy & Co, Gracechurch Street, London; Director, London Joint-Stock Bank; travelled as his interest in ethnology developed, in Denmark, Sweden and Norway (1852 and 1853), and in United States and Canada (1856); France (after 1858); caught a sever cold on a trip to Belgium, then developed inflammation of the lungs, of which he died (1865); philanthropists, especially in relation to the Irish famine (1847); left his collections to the nation, with money to ensure their exhibition; housed in the British Museum (after 1884) Memberships: FSA; FLS; FGS (1858); Geological Institute, Vienna (Corresponding); Soc N Ant Copenhagen (Foundation Member); Academy of Sciences of Stockholm (Corresponding) Membership: Candidate Died before election in June 1865.