Taphrospilus
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Porphyrio alleni Thomson, 1842 OD v.10=no.62-66 (1842) - The Annals and magazine of natural history - Biodiversity Heritage Library
No direct dedication. But from tile page 1 - A narrative of the expedition sent by Her Majesty's Government to the River Niger, in 1841 under the command of Captain H.D. Trotter - Biodiversity Heritage Library I would agree to William Allen.
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If Wikpedia is correct William Allen (Royal Navy officer) - Wikipedia he was
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Sciurocheirus alleni Waterhouse, 1838 OD pt.4-8 (1836-1840) - Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London - Biodiversity Heritage Library
If 1792 is correct may a point to discuss.
No direct dedication. But from tile page 1 - A narrative of the expedition sent by Her Majesty's Government to the River Niger, in 1841 under the command of Captain H.D. Trotter - Biodiversity Heritage Library I would agree to William Allen.
The Eponym Dictionary of Birds
Allen's Gallinule Porphyrio alleni Thomson, 1842
Rear-Admiral William Allen (1793-1864) was an English naval officer who was involved in fighting the African slave trade. He led three expeditions to Africa (two 1832, one 1841), allt the Niger. Allen collected the gallinule type specimen at Idda, near the River Niger. Two mammals are named after him.
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Rear-Adm. William Allen (1793-1864) Royal Navy, who took part in the Niger Expeditions 1832, 1841-1842 (Porphyrio).
Björn recently reported that Mearns & Mearns 2022 have him as:
William Allen (1793–1864), ... "... British naval officer ..."
If Wikpedia is correct William Allen (Royal Navy officer) - Wikipedia he was
Date came from Allen, William (1792–1864), naval officer and writerb. 25 November 1792 in Weymouth, Dorset d. 23 January 1864 in Weymouth
Not birds:
Sciurocheirus alleni Waterhouse, 1838 OD pt.4-8 (1836-1840) - Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London - Biodiversity Heritage Library
Hylomyscus alleni (Waterhouse 1838) OD pt.4-8 (1836-1840) - Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London - Biodiversity Heritage LibraryThe animal here described was presented to the Zoological Society by Lieut. Wm. Allen, R.N., Corres. Memb.
I have named the species after Lieut. W. Allen, R.N., Corr. Mem. by whom it was discovered and presented to the Zoological Society.
If 1792 is correct may a point to discuss.