About David Thoday
Lived 1883 – 1964 (aged 80). David Thoday was a British botanist.
Awards and honours He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1942. His nomination reads
Personal life He married fellow botanist and activist Mary Gladys Sykes in 1910. Their son was the geneticist John Thoday.
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
Family & relationships
People in David Thoday's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped David Thoday's
Frequently asked questions
Who was David Thoday?
British botanist (1883-1964)
When was David Thoday born?
David Thoday was born on 5 May 1883.
When did David Thoday die?
David Thoday died on 30 March 1964.
What was David Thoday's occupation?
David Thoday was a botanist.
What nationality was David Thoday?
David Thoday was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Thoday. https://biography.guide/david-thoday/
MLA: "David Thoday." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-thoday/.
Chicago: "David Thoday." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-thoday/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC