Irene Manton
British botanist (1904-1988) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 84
Irene Manton, FRS FLS was a British botanist who was Professor of Botany at the University of Leeds. She was noted for study of ferns and algae.
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1988Died31 May 19881973Schleiden MedalAward1969Linnean MedalAward1961Fellow of the Royal SocietyAward1959Honorary Doctorate from the McGill UniversityAward1904Born17 April 1904
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South elevation of Botany House (13/14/15 Beech Grove Terrace) at the University of Leeds, within which Manton made many of her seminal discoveries using the electron microscope. Originally three Georgian town houses, the property was converted into a single building after the University acquired it, also changing the entrance to the much less prepossessing rear of the building. Manton's electron microscopes and associated equipment were located in the basement, where the effects of vibration from traffic, etc. were lowest. The building is now Grade II heritage listed on account of its fine Georgian facade.
A plaque at the University of Leeds commemorating discoveries made by Manton at the University.Awards
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United Kingdom
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Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1904 to 1988 · aged 84
