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Florence Buchanan

1867 – 1931

British zoologist

Zoologist Microscopist
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About Florence Buchanan

Lived 1867 – 1931 (aged 63). Florence Buchanan was a British zoologist and microscopist.

Florence Buchanan (21 April 1867 – 13 March 1931) was a zoologist. She was awarded a London D.Sc. in 1902, was appointed as a Fellow of the University College London in 1904, and was awarded the American Association of Collegiate Alumnae's prize in 1910 for her research.

Early years Florence Buchanan was born on 21 April 1867 in the St. Marylebone parish in London.

Education Florence studied for a BSc in Zoology at the University College London, from 1886 to 1890, achieving a second class honours.

Achievements Buchanan was awarded a London D.Sc. in physiology in July 1902, for her research into electrical effects in muscle, as well as being appointed as a Fellow of the University College London in 1904, in order to continue her research in this area. Buchanan decided to continue their work into the heartbeat and form of the electrocardiogram, and transmission of reflex impulses herself, with occasional collaborative discussions being held with Charles Scott Sherrington.

Post 1913, shortly after being awarded the American Association of Collegiate Alumnae's prize, Buchanan's publication rate started to decline, up until her death on 13 March 1931.

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Who was Florence Buchanan?

British zoologist

When was Florence Buchanan born?

Florence Buchanan was born on 21 April 1867 in London.

When did Florence Buchanan die?

Florence Buchanan died on 13 March 1931 in Acland Hospital.

What was Florence Buchanan's occupation?

Florence Buchanan was a zoologist and microscopist.

What nationality was Florence Buchanan?

Florence Buchanan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Florence Buchanan

· Wikidata: Q21062127

· DBpedia: Florence Buchanan

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