Francis Charles Robert Jourdain
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The Reverend Francis Charles Robert Jourdain (1865-1940), M.A., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U., was a notable British amateur ornithologist and oologist. He was a founder of the British Oological Association, which changed its name after his death to the Jourdain Society in his memory.
Jourdain was born in Ashbourne, Derbyshire and educated at Magdalene College, Oxford, being ordained in 1890. He led the first Oxford University Expedition to Spitzbergen as well as traveling extensively in Europe and North Africa. He served as President of the Oxford Ornithological Society and was associated with many other ornithological bodies.
[edit] Publications
In addition to many ornithological papers, books he authored or coauthored include:
- Hartert, Ernst; Jourdain, F.C.R.; Ticehurst, N.F.; & Witherby, H.F. (1912). A Hand-List of British Birds. H.F. & G. Witherby Ltd: London.
- Jourdain, F.C.R. (1906-1909). The Eggs of European Birds.
- Kirkman, F.B.; & Jourdain, F.C.R. (1930). British Birds. Nelson & Jack.
- Witherby, H.F.; Jourdain, F.C.R.; Ticehurst, Norman F.; & Tucker, Norman W. (1938-1941). The Handbook of British Birds. Vols.1-5. H.F. & G. Witherby Ltd: London.
[edit] References
- Manuscript and Drawing Collection of Francis Charles Robert Jourdain (1865-1940). A Collection Description. Natural History Museum: London. [1] Accessed 15 December 2006.
