George Edwards ( 1694 - 1773 )

Birth: Stratford, Essex, England (03 April 1694) Death: 23 July 1773 Burial: West Ham churchyard, London Research Field: Natural history Education: By Mr Hewitt, clergyman of Leystonstone Career: Apprenticed in Fenchurch Street, London; travelled to Holland, Norway where he was suspected of being a spy (1718), and France (1719-1720); drew and sold colour pictures of animals; James Theobald (FRS 1725) was his patron; Sir Hans Sloane (FRS 1685) recommended his appointment as Librarian, Royal College of Physicians (1733); published 'History of birds' (1743-1764); died of cancer Memberships: FSA (1752) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 10/11/1757 Medals/Prizes: Copley Medal 1750.