L. Harrison Matthews facts for kids

Leonard Harrison Matthews (born June 12, 1901 – died November 27, 1986) was a British scientist who studied animals. He was especially famous for his work and books about marine mammals, which are animals like whales and seals that live in the ocean.

About His Life

Leonard Harrison Matthews was born in Bristol, England. He went to Bristol Grammar School and later studied biological sciences at King's College, Cambridge. He finished his studies in 1922 with excellent grades.

From 1924 to 1929, he joined the Discovery Investigations. This was a big research project supported by the British government. During this time, he spent a lot of time on South Georgia, a cold island near Antarctica. There, he studied the lives of whales and southern elephant seals.

After his research trips, he worked as a professor at the University of Bristol. During the Second World War, he helped with important work on radio and radar technology. From 1951 to 1966, he was the scientific director for the Zoological Society of London. This society helps care for animals and supports animal research.

Awards and Recognition

• In 1954, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very high honor for scientists in the United Kingdom.
• Two places in South Georgia, Harrison Point and Matthews Point, are named after him. This shows how important his work was in that region.

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