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George Forrest

Scottish botanist (1873-1932) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 58

George Forrest was a Scottish botanist, who became one of the first western explorers of China's then remote southwestern province of Yunnan, generally regarded as the most biodiverse province in the country.

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Awards

Veitch Memorial Medal1927
Victoria Medal of Honour1921

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1873 to 1932 · aged 58