Robert Patterson (naturalist, born 1863)

Robert Patterson (1863 – 23 October 1931) was an Irish naturalist; he was the son of Richard Patterson, the grandson of Robert Patterson FRS and the nephew of Robert Lloyd Patterson (1836–1906).[1]

Robert Patterson was interested in every branch of natural history but mainly birds. He was an editor at the ‘’Irish Naturalist’’.[2] He was a member of the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society and the Belfast Naturalists' Field Club. He co-founded the Ulster Fisheries and Marine Biology Association.[1] He also founded the People's Palace, or Patterson Museum, in Belfast which opened in 1904. This was a natural history (mainly birds) and archaeological museum intended for the free instruction of the people.

References

  1. 1 2 "Robert Patterson, F.L.S., M.R.I.A. 1863-1931". JStor. The Irish Naturalists’ Journal, Vol. 4, number 1, pp. 19–20. January 1932. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Natural History: Brian Maye on Pioneering Zoologist Robert Patterson". Irish Times. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  • Welch, R.J.et al. 1905 A new Irish museum: The Patterson Museum, People's Palace, Belfast. Irish Naturalist 14: 73-78
  • Welch, R.J, 1932 Obituary. Robert Patterson, 1863-1931. With portrait. The Irish naturalists' journal, Vol. IV, No. 1, pp. 19–20, January 1932
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