Frederick William True (July 8, 1858-June 25, 1914) was an American biologist, the first head curator of biology (1897-1911) at the United States National Museum, now part of the Smithsonian Institution. July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... 1914 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Smithsonian castle, as seen through the garden gate. ...

He was born in Middletown, Connecticut in 1858. He received a B.S. from the University of New York in 1878. True was curator of mammals from 1883 to 1897. His specialty was cetaceans and True's Beaked Whale was named after him. He was also closely associated with the Smithsonian Institution from 1881 until his death in 1914. Middletown is a city located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, along the Connecticut River, in the south-central part of the state. ... A Bachelor of Science (B.S., B.Sc. ... For universities with University of New York in their names, see City University of New York and State University of New York. ... Suborders Mysticeti Odontoceti (see text) The order Cetacea includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. ... Species See text The mesoplodont whales are the fourteen species of whale that make up the genus Mesoplodon, making it the single largest genus in the cetacean order. ...

External Link

• Frederick William True Papers (http://www.si.edu/archives/archives/findingaids/FARU7181.htm)