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William Hemsley

British botanist (1843-1924) · Scientists · Died at 80

William Botting Hemsley was an English botanist and 1909 Victoria Medal of Honour recipient. The standard author abbreviation Hemsl. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.

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Awards

Victoria Medal of Honour1909
Fellow of the Royal Society
Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

About this person

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1843 to 1924 · aged 80