William Mountier Bale

1 Feb 1851, London - 4 Oct 1940, Australia

Although some Australian hydrozoans have been descibed before W. M. Bale began his work, he can be considered as the most prominent Australian hydrozoan systematist. He described a large number of new species.
source:

Smith, B. J., & Watson, J. E. 1969. A short Biography of William Mountier Bale F. R. M. S. (1851-1940). Victorian Naturalist 86: 105-110.