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Beatrice Marcy Sweeney

1914 – 1989

American plant physiologist and circadian rhythms researcher

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Lived 1914 – 1989 (aged 74). Beatrice Marcy Sweeney was an American biologist and plant physiologist.

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Important facts

Born
11 August 1914, Boston
Birth century
20th century
Died
17 July 1989, Falmouth
Occupation
Biologist, plant physiologist
Nationality
United States
Education
Radcliffe College, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Smith College, University of California, Santa Barbara
Employers
University of California, Santa Barbara
Also known as
Sweeney, Beatrice M. Sweeney, Eleanor Beatrice Marcy Sweeney, Beazy Sweeney

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Beatrice Marcy Sweeney?

American plant physiologist and circadian rhythms researcher

When was Beatrice Marcy Sweeney born?

Beatrice Marcy Sweeney was born on 11 August 1914 in Boston.

When did Beatrice Marcy Sweeney die?

Beatrice Marcy Sweeney died on 17 July 1989 in Falmouth.

What was Beatrice Marcy Sweeney's occupation?

Beatrice Marcy Sweeney was a biologist and plant physiologist.

What nationality was Beatrice Marcy Sweeney?

Beatrice Marcy Sweeney was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Beatrice Marcy Sweeney

· Wikidata: Q21610103

· DBpedia: Beatrice M. Sweeney

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