George Vasey (botanist)
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George Vasey (February 28, 1822 – March 3, 1893) was an English-born American botanist who collected a lot in Illinois before integrating the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), where he became Chief Botanist and curator of the greatly expanded National Herbarium.
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George Vasey | |
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Born | February 28, 1822 |
Died | March 4, 1893 (1893-03-05) (aged 71) |
Alma mater | Berkshire Medical Institute |
Known for | Chief Botanist of USDA, creator of the United States National Herbarium |
Awards | Hon. M.A., fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and American Academy of Arts and Sciences. |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | USDA |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Vasey |
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