Alexander Buchan
Scottish meteorologist, oceanographer and botanist (1829-1907) · Scientists · Died at 78
Alexander Buchan FRS FRSE was a Scottish meteorologist, oceanographer and botanist and is credited with establishing the weather map as the basis of modern weather forecasting. He also proposed the theory of Buchan Spells.
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Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1829 to 1907 · aged 78
