Albert Howard Trow

Albert Howard Trow (28 February 1863 - 29 August 1939) was a Welsh botanist, known for editing The Flora of Glamorgan (published between 1906 and 1911) as well as for his tenure as principal of University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire (now Cardiff University) from 1919 to 1929. Early life and education Trow was born on 28 February 1863 in Newtown, part of the historic county of Montgomeryshire. He was his parents' eldest son, growing up with two brothers and five sisters. He was educated at the British School at Newtown, followed by Normal College, a teacher training college in Bangor, North Wales. Trow worked as a teacher for two or three years He also briefly attended University of Freiburg, Germany. The following year, he gained a DSc from University of London. Trow was also a member of the Botanical Society and Exchange Club of the British Isles.

Personal life In 1889, Trow married the former Miss Catherine Harry,

During Trow's time at Cardiff Naturalists' Society, he worked closely with Eleanor Vachell and was said to have encouraged her pursuit in botany. When Trow died on 29 August 1939, Vachell wrote his obituary on behalf of their society.

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