About Arthur Francis George Kerr
Lived 1877 – 1942 (aged 64). Arthur Francis George Kerr was an Irish botanist, explorer, botanical collector and scientific collector.
Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877–1942) was an Irish medical doctor. He is known particularly now for his botanical work, which was important for the study of the flora of Thailand.
He encouraged other botanists to collect plant specimens in Thailand, in particular Emily Collins
A number of plant species are named after him, including Dipterocarpus kerrii, Hoya kerrii, Loranthus kerrii, Nepenthes kerrii, Platanus kerrii and Rafflesia kerrii.
Also several plant genus honour his name including Kerriochloa, Kerriodoxa, Kerriothyrsus, and also the genus Afgekia which is an abbreviation of his names.
He also originated some botanical names, for example, the genus name Dimetra (Oleaceae).
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Arthur Francis George Kerr's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Arthur Francis George Kerr's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Francis George Kerr?
Irish botanist (1877–1942)
When was Arthur Francis George Kerr born?
Arthur Francis George Kerr was born on 7 February 1877 in Kinlough.
When did Arthur Francis George Kerr die?
Arthur Francis George Kerr died on 21 January 1942 in Hayes.
What was Arthur Francis George Kerr's occupation?
Arthur Francis George Kerr was a botanist, explorer, botanical collector and scientific collector.
What nationality was Arthur Francis George Kerr?
Arthur Francis George Kerr was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Arthur Francis George Kerr
· DBpedia: Arthur Francis George Kerr
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Francis George Kerr. https://biography.guide/arthur-francis-george-kerr/
MLA: "Arthur Francis George Kerr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-francis-george-kerr/.
Chicago: "Arthur Francis George Kerr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-francis-george-kerr/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC