André Melly
André Melly | |
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| Born | 12 May 1802 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Died | 19 January 1851 (aged 48) Abu Hamad, Egypt |
| Occupation | Trade merchant |
| Spouse | Ellen Maria Greg |
| Children | 3, including Charles and George |
| Relatives | Florence Melly (granddaughter) |
André Melly anglicized as Andrew Melly (12 May 1802 – 19 January 1851) was a cotton merchant of Swiss-origin who settled in England and was a keen amateur entomologist, naturalist and specimen collector. He died while on a family trip to Egypt at the edge of the Nubian desert. Many insects have been described from his collections and are named after him. His collection of nearly 35000 specimens are now in the Geneva Natural History Museum.