Frederick W. True
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Frederick William True was an American biologist, the first head curator of biology (1897–1911) at the United States National Museum, now part of the Smithsonian Institution
.
He was born in Middletown
, Connecticut
in 1858. He received a B.S.
from the University of New York
in 1878. True was curator of mammals from 1883 to 1897. True was appointed to the board of the American Philosophical Society
on March 2, 1900. His specialty was cetaceans and True's Beaked Whale
was named after him. He was also closely associated with the Smithsonian Institution from 1881 until his death in 1914.
Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution is an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its retail operations, concessions, licensing activities, and magazines...
.
He was born in Middletown
Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown is a city located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, along the Connecticut River, in the central part of the state, 16 miles south of Hartford. In 1650, it was incorporated as a town under its original Indian name, Mattabeseck. It received its present name in 1653. In 1784, the central...
, Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
in 1858. He received a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from the University of New York
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
in 1878. True was curator of mammals from 1883 to 1897. True was appointed to the board of the American Philosophical Society
American Philosophical Society
The American Philosophical Society, founded in 1743, and located in Philadelphia, Pa., is an eminent scholarly organization of international reputation, that promotes useful knowledge in the sciences and humanities through excellence in scholarly research, professional meetings, publications,...
on March 2, 1900. His specialty was cetaceans and True's Beaked Whale
True's Beaked Whale
The True's Beaked Whale is a medium sized whale in the Mesoplodont genus. The common name is in reference to Frederick W. True, a curator at the United States National Museum...
was named after him. He was also closely associated with the Smithsonian Institution from 1881 until his death in 1914.