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Thomas Henry Huxley

(1825-1895), Biologist and science educationist

Sitter in 48 portraits
Biologist and comparative anatomist, a key figure in Victorian scientific life. A vigorous supporter of Darwin's theory of evolution, particularly during the famous 1860 Oxford debate with Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford. He was the youngest biologist to receive the Royal Medal of the Royal Society at the age of twenty-six. He became its President in 1883-5. He served on many Royal Commissions on education and public health, and worked tirelessly to improve scientific education in Britain.

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Thomas Henry Huxley, by Marian Collier (née Huxley) - NPG 3145Thomas Henry Huxley
by Marian Collier (née Huxley)
NPG 3145
Thomas Henry Huxley, by Marian Collier (née Huxley) - NPG 3147Thomas Henry Huxley
by Marian Collier (née Huxley)
NPG 3147
Thomas Henry Huxley, by (Edward) Onslow Ford - NPG 1330Thomas Henry Huxley
by (Edward) Onslow Ford
NPG 1330
Thomas Henry Huxley, by Theodore Blake Wirgman - NPG 1528Thomas Henry Huxley
by Theodore Blake Wirgman
NPG 1528
Thomas Henry Huxley, by John Collier - NPG 3168Thomas Henry Huxley
by John Collier
NPG 3168
Thomas Henry Huxley, by W. & D. Downey - NPG P429Thomas Henry Huxley
by W. & D. Downey
NPG P429
Thomas Henry Huxley, by Maull & Polyblank, photogravure by Walker & Boutall - NPG x20496Thomas Henry Huxley
by Maull & Polyblank, photogravure by Walker & Boutall
NPG x20496
Thomas Henry Huxley, by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company - NPG Ax18205Thomas Henry Huxley
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
NPG Ax18205
Thomas Henry Huxley, by Maull & Polyblank - NPG x45092Thomas Henry Huxley
by Maull & Polyblank
NPG x45092
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker; Thomas Henry Huxley, by Henry Joseph Whitlock - NPG x138802Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker; Thomas Henry Huxley
by Henry Joseph Whitlock
NPG x138802
Thomas Henry Huxley, by Ernest Edwards, published by Lovell Reeve & Co - NPG Ax13839Thomas Henry Huxley
by Ernest Edwards, published by Lovell Reeve & Co
NPG Ax13839
Thomas Henry Huxley, by Elliott & Fry - NPG Ax18298Thomas Henry Huxley
by Elliott & Fry
NPG Ax18298
Thomas Henry Huxley, by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company - NPG x11996Thomas Henry Huxley
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
NPG x11996
Thomas Henry Huxley, by George Charles Wallich, published by John Van Voorst - NPG Ax14783Thomas Henry Huxley
by George Charles Wallich, published by John Van Voorst
NPG Ax14783
Thomas Henry Huxley, by Elliott & Fry - NPG Ax17796Thomas Henry Huxley
by Elliott & Fry
NPG Ax17796
Thomas Henry Huxley, by Elliott & Fry - NPG Ax18234Thomas Henry Huxley
by Elliott & Fry
NPG Ax18234
Thomas Henry Huxley, by Elliott & Fry - NPG Ax38172Thomas Henry Huxley
by Elliott & Fry
NPG Ax38172
Thomas Henry Huxley, by José Maria Mora - NPG x35907Thomas Henry Huxley
by José Maria Mora
NPG x35907
'Scientists', published by Hughes & Edmonds - NPG Ax132901'Scientists'
published by Hughes & Edmonds
NPG Ax132901
Thomas Henry Huxley, by Lock & Whitfield, published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington - NPG Ax17609Thomas Henry Huxley
by Lock & Whitfield, published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington
NPG Ax17609

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