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William West

British botanist (1848-1914) · Scientists · Died at 66

William West, FLS was an English pharmacist, botanist, microscopist and writer, particularly noted for his studies of freshwater algae. His sons, both botanists, were William West Jr with whom he did fieldwork, and George Stephen West with whom West co-wrote botanical publications for more than 20 years.

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Fellow of the Linnean Society of London

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1848 to 1914 · aged 66