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'''Richard Owen''' was among the first [[paleontology|paleontologists]]. He also coined the word [[dinosaur]], meaning "terrible lizard" in Latin. He also was a creationist, and criticized Charles Darwin, and used dinosaurs as evidence against evolution.

'''Richard Owen''' (20 July 1804 – 18 December 1892)  was an English [[biologist]] and among the first [[paleontology|paleontologists]]. He best known for coining the word [[dinosaur]], meaning "terrible lizard" in Latin. He also was a [[creationist]], and heavily criticized [[Charles Darwin]], using dinosaurs as evidence against [[evolution]].

 

[[Thomas Huxley]] (known as "Darwin's Bulldog") embarked on a vicious smear campaign against Owen in an attempt to discredit him.  

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[[Category:Paleontology]]

[[Category:Paleontology]]