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F. C. R. Jourdain

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He did not publish his first ornithological paper until 1899. From 1900 he went on an ornithological expedition abroad almost every year until his death, which resulted in a number of papers on the birds of the countries he visited. While at Appleton he actively encouraged ornithological study at
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region. He had interests in the food of British birds and their geographical distribution and strongly encouraged detailed and accurate record keeping in local ornithology. Known for his temper, he came be known by the nickname
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Jourdain produced several ornithological papers, although many were started but never finished, and authored or contributed to a number of books, notably the sections on Breeding-habits, Distribution Abroad and Food in the
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in 1905, was a member of the British List Committee for many years and was a founding member of the British Oological Association, of which he was president from 1932 to 1939. He was also a member of the
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two years later. He continued active field ornithology, writing and regularly attending ornithological gatherings right up until his death.
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Manuscript and Drawing Collection of Francis Charles Robert Jourdain (1865–1940). A Collection Description. Natural History Museum: London.
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in 1883, he graduated B.A. in 1887. Ordained in 1890, he had two curacies in Suffolk, and then was appointed vicar of
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and was president until his retirement in 1925. This society led in later years to the formation of the
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and an Honorary Member of the ornithological societies of France, Germany, Holland and Hungary.
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Witherby, H.F.; Jourdain, F.C.R.; Ticehurst, Norman F.; & Tucker, Bernard W. (1938–1941).
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In addition to many ornithological papers, books he authored or coauthored include:
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in 1899, serving on the committee including as vice-President in 1934, joined the
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Witherby, H.F., 1940. Obituary: The Rev. F. C. R. Jourdain. (1865–1940).
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Tucker, B.W., 1940. Francis Charles Robert Jourdain: An Appreciation.
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Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886
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Jourdain died in Southbourne on 27 February 1940, aged 75.
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Index

Francis Charles Robert Jourdain
F.Z.S.
M.B.O.U.

Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Southbourne
Bournemouth
Dorset
British
Magdalen College, Oxford
Rector
ornithology
oology
Jourdain Society
F.Z.S.
M.B.O.U.
British
ornithologist
oologist
Palaearctic
Jourdain Society
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Magdalen College, Oxford
Clifton-by-Ashbourne
Appleton
Abingdon-on-Thames
Oxford University
Oxford Ornithological Society
British Trust for Ornithology
Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology

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