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About Francis Maitland Balfour
Francis Maitland Balfour, known as F. M. Balfour, FRS was a British biologist. He lost his life while attempting the ascent of Mont Blanc. He was regarded by his colleagues as one of the greatest biologists of his day and Charles Darwin's successor.
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