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Chester Ray Benjamin

American mycologist (1923-2002) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 79

Chester Ray Benjamin was an American mycologist. His research was focused on the taxonomy of fungal molds belonging to the orders Eurotiales and Mucorales.

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Born and raised in Ohio, Benjamin received his undergraduate education from Mount Union College in Alliance after serving in the Navy for four years during World War II. Benjamin earned his Doctoral degree in 1955 from the University of Iowa under the tutelage of George Willard Martin.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2002 · aged 79