About Edward Irving
Lived 1816 – 1855 (aged 38–39). Edward Irving was a British surgeon and botanist.
Edward George Irving (c. 1816–1855) was a Scottish surgeon who served in the Royal Navy. He was also a collector of plants, and the plant family Irvingiaceae, and genus Irvingia are named after him.
Marriage and Family He married Lucy Elizabeth Haynes Morrell, second daughter of Arthur, a British naval officer and Elizabeth, on 25 July 1848, at Kingston, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Their children were Edward Arthur Irving, who became an archdeacon in Canada, Minnie Irving, and John Henry Irving.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Irving?
Scottish plant collector (1816-1855)
When was Edward Irving born?
Edward Irving was born in 1816.
When did Edward Irving die?
Edward Irving died in 1855.
What was Edward Irving's occupation?
Edward Irving was a surgeon and botanist.
What nationality was Edward Irving?
Edward Irving was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Irving (plant collector)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Irving. https://biography.guide/edward-irving-surgeon/
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