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Arthur Osborn

1878 – 1964

English botanist

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About Arthur Osborn

Lived 1878 – 1964 (aged 85–86). Arthur Osborn was a botanist.

Arthur Osborn (16 December 187824 February 1964) was an English gardener, botanist and arborist.

Arthur's Osborn's father, Brewer Osborn, gained a considerable reputation as a horticulturalist and was a gardener at Holme Park, Sonning from 1870 to 1898. In 1899 Arthur Osborn became a gardener at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. At the Kew Arboretum he was appointed an assistant curator and was eventually promoted to deputy curator.

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Important facts

Born
1878
Birth century
Died
1964
Occupation
Also known as
Osborn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Osborn?

English botanist (1878–1964)

When was Arthur Osborn born?

Arthur Osborn was born in 1878.

When did Arthur Osborn die?

Arthur Osborn died in 1964.

What was Arthur Osborn's occupation?

Arthur Osborn was a botanist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Osborn

· Wikidata: Q21522446

· DBpedia: Arthur Osborn (botanist)

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