Barnum Brown | |
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Born | February 12, 1872 |
Died | February 5, 1963 (age 89) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Discovered first documented remains of Tyrannosaurus rex |
Scientific career | |
Fields | paleontology |
Institutions | American Museum of Natural History |
Barnum Brown (February 12, 1873 – February 5, 1963), often called Mr. Bones, was an American field paleontologist. He discovered the first documented remains of Tyrannosaurus rex. His career that made him one of the most famous fossil hunters working in the late Victorian era and the early 20th century.