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Alfred William Alcock
Alfred William Alcock, the British physician, naturalist, and carcinologist, was a man who explored the depths of nature and brought to light some of the most fascinating and intriguing species that still intrigue us to this day.
He was not just an ordinary man, but a maverick of his time who discovered and described a wide range of species, earning himself numerous accolades, including the prestigious Order of the Indian Empire, the Barclay Medal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, and the fellowship of the Royal Society.
Born on 23 June , in the bustling city of Bombay, India, Alcock's passion for natural history began early in life, and he went on to attend the prestigious Blackheath Proprietary School, Westminster School, and Aberdeen University.
With a deep understanding of medicine and biology, he took up posts in Calcutta, Darjeeling, and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where he worked tirelessly to uncover the secrets of the nat