Rothschild, Miriam (1908–2005)

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Rothschild, Miriam (1908–2005)

British entomologist and naturalist. Born Miriam Louisa Rothschild, Aug 5, 1908, in Ashton Wold, England; died Jan 20, 2005; dau. of Charles Rothschild (banker and naturalist) and Rozsika von Wertheimstein Rothschild; granddau. of Nathan Mayer Rothschild, Baron Rothschild (the British financier); niece of Walter Rothschild; educated privately; m. George Lane, 1943 (div. 1957); children: 6.

Despite the virtual absence of any formal education, became a highly regarded scientist and naturalist, specializing in the study of fleas and other insects; made a fellow of the Royal Society (1985); published numerous books on insects and gardens, including the 6-vol. Catalogue of the Rothschild Collection of Fleas, which was published over a period of 30 years; also wrote biography Dear Lord Rothschild (1983). Named Commander of the British Empire (CBE).

See also Women in World History.

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