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Donald McGillivray

1935 – 2012

Australian botanist

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About Donald McGillivray

Lived 1935 – 2012 (aged 76). Donald McGillivray was an Australian botanist and botanical collector.

Donald John McGillivray (20 August 1935 – 17 August 2012 ) in New South Wales, Australia, usually known as D. J. McGillivray, was an Australian botanical taxonomist. He was trained in forestry, and became interested in plant taxonomy just before he transferred in 1964 to the National Herbarium of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney.

From 1969 to 1970, he was the Australian Botanical Liaison Officer at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London.

McGillivray specialised in the Grevillea genus and, in 1993, published Grevillea – Proteaceae: A Taxonomic Revision, a definitive scientific survey of the prolific Australian plant genus.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Gosford High School, University of Sydney, Australian National University, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Positions held
Australian Botanical Liaison Officer
Awards
Engler Medal
Also known as
Don McGillivray, McGill., Donald John McGillivray

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donald McGillivray?

Australian botanist (1935-2012)

When was Donald McGillivray born?

Donald McGillivray was born on 20 August 1935 in Griffith.

When did Donald McGillivray die?

Donald McGillivray died on 17 August 2012.

What was Donald McGillivray's occupation?

Donald McGillivray was a botanist and botanical collector.

What nationality was Donald McGillivray?

Donald McGillivray was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Donald McGillivray

· Wikidata: Q3036069

· DBpedia: Donald McGillivray (botanist)

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