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Person · 1829 CE – 1915 CE

Charles Walter De Vis

Also known as

C. W. De Vis
Carolus Gualterius De Vis
Carolus Gualtherius De Vis
Charles de Vis
Charles W. De Vis
De Vis

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born inBirmingham6th c. CE
worked forQueensland Museum1862 CE

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