About Francisco Tamayo
Lived 1902 – 1985 (aged 82). Francisco Tamayo was a Venezuelan botanist.
Francisco Tamayo Yepes (4 October 1902 in Lara, Venezuela – 14 February 1985 in Caracas, Venezuela) was a Venezuelan botanist.
Species named after Tamayo include Erytina tamayonis, Ichantus tamayonis, Lupinus tamayoanus, Mammiliaria tamayonis, Paspalum tamayonis, Peperomia tamayoi and Tamayoa paraguanensis.
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Who was Francisco Tamayo?
Venezuelan botanist, conservationist and lexicographer (1902–1985)
When was Francisco Tamayo born?
Francisco Tamayo was born on 4 October 1902 in Sanare.
When did Francisco Tamayo die?
Francisco Tamayo died on 14 February 1985 in Brazil.
What was Francisco Tamayo's occupation?
Francisco Tamayo was a botanist.
What nationality was Francisco Tamayo?
Francisco Tamayo was Venezuelan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco Tamayo. https://biography.guide/francisco-tamayo/
MLA: "Francisco Tamayo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-tamayo/.
Chicago: "Francisco Tamayo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-tamayo/.
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