Nevil Story Maskelyne

Nevil Story Maskelyne (1823, 1911) was a British scientist, mineralogist, and photographer who made significant contributions to the field of crystallography and mineralogy as a professor at Oxford University. Beyond his scientific career, he was an accomplished early photographer and a notable collector and practitioner in the arts, bridging the worlds of science and visual culture in Victorian England. He is recognized for his work with the British Museum's mineral collection and his engagement with early photographic techniques.