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The writings of Robert Burton (1577–1640) contain many passages which suggest that he had a concern for biology. He may even have been a contributor to evolutionary thought.
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BROWNLEE, A. Robert Burton an Unhonoured Biologist. Nature 219, 125–127 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1038/219125a0
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