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William Forsyth

Scottish botanist and horticulturist (1737-1804) · Scientists · Died at 67

William Forsyth was a Scottish botanist. He was a royal head gardener and a founding member of the Royal Horticultural Society. A genus of flowering plants, Forsythia, is named in his honour.

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Fellow of the Linnean Society of London

About this person

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1737 to 1804 · aged 67