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John McConnell Black

British botanist (1855-1951) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 96

John McConnell Black was a Scottish botanist who emigrated to Australia in 1877 and eventually documented and illustrated thousands of flora in South Australia in the early 20th century. His publications assisted many botanists and scientists in the decades that followed.

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1951Died2 December 19511946Clarke MedalAward1944Australian Natural History MedallionAward1932Mueller MedalAward1930Sir Joseph Verco MedalAward1855Born28 April 1855

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Clarke Medal1946
Australian Natural History Medallion1944
Mueller Medal1932
Sir Joseph Verco Medal1930
Member of the Order of the British Empire

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He was the younger brother of theatre and hotel manager Helen Carte.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1855 to 1951 · aged 96