About E. C. Jeffrey
Lived 1866 – 1952 (aged 85). E. C. Jeffrey was an American and Canadian botanist, scientist and university teacher, known for Phylogeny.
Edward Charles Jeffrey (May 21, 1866 – April 19, 1952) was a Canadian-American botanist who worked on vascular plant anatomy and phylogeny.
Biography E. C. Jeffrey was born in St. Catharines, Canada West. From 1892 to 1902, he was a lecturer at the University of Toronto. While on leave of absence, he received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1899. In 1902 he became there an assistant professor of vegetable histology. In 1907 he was promoted to a full professorship of plant morphology. In 1933 he retired from Harvard University as professor emeritus.
In 1906, Jeffrey was elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Death E. C. Jeffrey died on April 19, 1952.
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Who was E. C. Jeffrey?
Canadian-American botanist (1866-1952)
When was E. C. Jeffrey born?
E. C. Jeffrey was born on 21 May 1866 in St. Catharines.
When did E. C. Jeffrey die?
E. C. Jeffrey died on 19 April 1952 in Cambridge.
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E. C. Jeffrey was a botanist, scientist and university teacher.
What was E. C. Jeffrey known for?
E. C. Jeffrey was known for Phylogeny.
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E. C. Jeffrey was American and Canadian.
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