Gail E. Wagner
American paleoethnobotanist
About Gail E. Wagner
Lived 1953 – 2024 (aged 71). Gail E. Wagner was an ethnobotanist.
Gail E. Wagner (February 27, 1953 – November 20, 2024) was an American paleoethnobotanist.
Life and career Wagner was born in Dayton, Ohio. She earned master's and doctorate degrees in anthropology from Washington University. Wagner taught at the University of South Carolina for 32 years, from 1989 to 2021. She also served as president of the Society for Ethnobotany.
Awards
In 2019, Wagner received the Distinguished Ethnobiologist Award by the Society of Ethnobiology. In 2022, Wagner was awarded the South Carolina Governor's Award in Humanities.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gail E. Wagner?
American paleoethnobotanist (1953–2024)
When was Gail E. Wagner born?
Gail E. Wagner was born on 27 February 1953.
When did Gail E. Wagner die?
Gail E. Wagner died on 20 November 2024.
What was Gail E. Wagner's occupation?
Gail E. Wagner was an ethnobotanist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gail E. Wagner. https://biography.guide/gail-e-wagner/
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