John Hancock

John Hancock (24 February 1808 – 11 October 1890) was a British naturalist, ornithologist, taxidermistand landscape architect. He is considered the father of modern taxidermy.[1][2] He introduced the style of dramatic preparation in taxidermy. One of his famous works "Struggle with the quarry" depicted a falcon attacking a heron which held an eel. This taxidermy mount was an attraction at the 1851 Great Exhibitionat the Crystal Palace in London.
Category:Last Name Hancock
Category:Born 1808
Category:Died 1890