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Florence Hedges

1878 – 1956

American botanist

Translator Botanist Phytopathologist
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About Florence Hedges

Lived 1878 – 1956 (aged 78). Florence Hedges was an American translator, botanist, phytopathologist and mycologist, known for Botany and Plant pathology.

Florence Hedges (August 24, 1878 – December 17, 1956 ) was a pioneering American plant pathologist and botanist with the United States Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Industry.

Life and career Hedges was born in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from University of Michigan in 1901. Much of her work involved investigations into bacteria-induced plant disease. Charlotte Elliot, Hellie A. Brown, Edith Cash, Mary Katharine Bryan, Anna Jenkins, and Lucia McCulloch, Pearle Smith, and Angie Beckwith were among the people she worked with while a researcher at the USDA.

With Erwin Frink Smith, she also translated the 1896 biography of Louis Pasteur by Émile Duclaux.

She died in San Francisco, California.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Botany, Plant pathology
Education
University of Michigan, United States Department of Agriculture
Employers
United States Department of Agriculture
Also known as
Hedges, F. Hedges

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Florence Hedges?

American botanist (1878-1956)

When was Florence Hedges born?

Florence Hedges was born on 24 August 1878 in Lansing.

When did Florence Hedges die?

Florence Hedges died on 17 December 1956 in San Francisco.

What was Florence Hedges's occupation?

Florence Hedges was a translator, botanist, phytopathologist and mycologist.

What was Florence Hedges known for?

Florence Hedges was known for Botany and Plant pathology.

What nationality was Florence Hedges?

Florence Hedges was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Florence Hedges

· Wikidata: Q8563904

· DBpedia: Florence Hedges

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