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John Lindley

English botanist, gardener, orchidologist, editor, scientific illustrator (1799-1865) · Scientists · Died at 66

John Lindley FRS was an English botanist, gardener and orchidologist.

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Royal Medal1857
Fellow of the Royal Society
Fellow of the Linnean Society of London
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1799 to 1865 · aged 66