Aven Nelson
U.S. botanist (1859-1952) · Norway · On the map · Scientists · Died at 93
Aven Nelson was an American botanist who specialized in plants of the Rocky Mountains. He was one of the founding professors of the University of Wyoming, where he taught for 55 years as professor and served as president (1918-1922).
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He served as president of the American Society of Plant Taxonomists and Botanical Society of America.
Country
Norway
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1859 to 1952 · aged 93
