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Dorothy van Dyke Leake

1893 – 1990

American botanist, author, artist and educator

Writer Scientific illustrator Botanist
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Lived 1893 – 1990 (aged 96). Dorothy van Dyke Leake was an American writer, scientific illustrator, botanist, teacher and botanical illustrator.

Dorothy Van Dyke Leake (September 6, 1893 – July 23, 1990) was an American botanist, botanical illustrator, educator, writer and conservationist. In retirement, she became known for her efforts to preserve the Crane Creek area in northwest Stone County, Missouri.

Life and work Dorothy Van Dyke was born in Columbus Junction, Iowa, to lawyer Benjamin Franklin and Fannie Fern Van Dyke, who moved their family to Granite, Oklahoma, in 1900. She returned to Missouri to earn her bachelor's degree in biology in 1914 from Drury College in Springfield, and received her master's degree the following year at the same college. In 1989, Drury College awarded her an honorary doctorate degree.

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Important facts

Born
6 September 1893, Columbus Junction
Birth century
19th century
Died
23 July 1990, Aurora
Occupation
Writer, scientific illustrator, botanist, teacher, Botanical illustrator
Nationality
United States
Education
Drury University, University of Oklahoma, Drury College
Employers
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma
Also known as
Dorothy Leake, D. L., Dorothy van Dyke, Dorothy VanDyke Leake, Dorothy V. Leake, Dorothy Lois Van Dyke Leake

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dorothy van Dyke Leake?

American botanist, author, artist and educator (1893-1990)

When was Dorothy van Dyke Leake born?

Dorothy van Dyke Leake was born on 6 September 1893 in Columbus Junction.

When did Dorothy van Dyke Leake die?

Dorothy van Dyke Leake died on 23 July 1990 in Aurora.

What was Dorothy van Dyke Leake's occupation?

Dorothy van Dyke Leake was a writer, scientific illustrator, botanist, teacher and botanical illustrator.

What nationality was Dorothy van Dyke Leake?

Dorothy van Dyke Leake was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dorothy van Dyke Leake

· Wikidata: Q50434816

· DBpedia: Dorothy van Dyke Leake

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