Simon Combes (1940 – 12 December 2004) was an artist born in Shaftesbury,

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. Residing most of his life in

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, Combes was well known for his paintings of African wildlife and dedication to conservation.Artists For Conservation: Simon Combes Biography
/ref> In February 2005, the Artists For Conservation organization created a conservation award in the artist's honor.Artists For Conservation: Simon Combes Award
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