John Edmonstone was a taxidermist and freed-slave who taught and enabled famed naturalist Charles Darwin. Edmonstone lived a fascinating life, long before meeting Darwin, and contributed to our understanding of the natural world, but it’s also a reminder of the impacts of nineteenth century colonialism and the historical erasure of people of colour.
Here’s what’s known about his life and legacy.
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