Sir George Darwin

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Sir George Darwin, portrait by M. Gertler, 1912; in the National Portrait Gallery, London

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British astronomer

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Sir George Darwin, portrait by M. Gertler, 1912; in the National Portrait Gallery, London

Sir George Darwin, portrait by M. Gertler, 1912; in the National Portrait Gallery,...

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