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William T. Stearn

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British botanist (1911-2001)

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William Thomas Stearn was a British botanist. Born in Cambridge in 1911, he was largely self-educated and developed an early interest in books and natural history. His initial work experience was at a Cambridge bookshop, but he also had an occupation as an assistant in the university botany department.

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2000Asa Gray Award
1993Engler Medal in Gold
1976Linnean Medal
1965Victoria Medal of Honour
1964Veitch Memorial Medal
1960Honorary doctor of Leiden University
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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William Thomas Stearn was a British botanist. Born in Cambridge in 1911, he was largely self-educated and developed an early interest in books and natural history. His initial work experience was at a Cambridge bookshop, but he also had an occupation as an assistant in the university botany department. At the age of 29, he married Eldwyth Ruth Alford, who later became his collaborator.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 2001 · aged 90
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19 languages

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