Robert patterson, naturalist, is born in belfast

April 18th, 1802

    Robert Patterson, FRS (1802–1872) was an Irish businessman and naturalist born in Belfast, Ireland.

    The eldest son of Robert Patterson (1750–1831), owner of a mill-furnishing business in Belfast established in 1786, Robert Patterson was born into a wealthy family. He was educated first at the Belfast Academy under the direction of a Dr. Bryce, and then at the Belfast Academical Institution. Here he won a prize for an essay on the natural history of Lough Neagh.

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