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William Sherard

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British botanist (1659-1728)

ScientistsLived 1659 to 1728 · aged 69
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William Sherard was an English botanist who, alongside John Ray, was considered to be a highly notable English botanist of his day, though recognition of his work was hampered by his lower class origins.

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Fellow of the Royal Society

Scientists born in the 1650s 6

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1659 to 1728 · aged 69
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18 languages

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