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Scottish-Canadian botanist
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The father of Canadian botany
G.Lawson
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Place of birth
Scotland
Place of death
Halifax
Age
68 years
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Biography
George Lawson (October 12, 1827 – November 10, 1895) was a Scottish-Canadian botanist who is considered the "father of Canadian botany".
Born in Scotland, in 1858, he was appointed the Professor of Chemistry and Natural History at Queen's University. He helped to create one of Canada’s first botanical gardens.
In 1868, he became Professor of Chemistry and Mineralogy at Dalhousie University.
He was a charter member of the Royal Society of Canada and from 1887 to 1888 was its President.
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Notable Scottish Scientists
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Notable English Botanists
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1800 to 1849
Notable Scottish Botanists
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1800 to 1849
Notable English Librarians
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Notable Scottish Librarians
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1800 to 1849
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