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Claudius Murchison

Photograph of Claudius Murchison Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Claudius
Surname
Murchison
Occupation
Director

The Name Claudius

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Lame or limping, derived from the Roman family name Claudius.
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The Murchison Surname

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Library of Congress

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