British naturalist.
William Turton (21 May 1762 – 28 December 1835) was an English medical doctor and naturalist. He is known for his pioneering work in conchology, and for translating Linnaeus' Systema Naturae into English.
Abbreviations: Turton
Occupations: zoologist, translator, printer, naturalist, botanist, author
Citizenships: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Dates: 1762-01-01T00:00:00Z – 1835-01-01T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Gloucestershire
Direct attributions: 3 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 4 plants, 0 fungi