About George Lawson
Lived 1827 – 1895 (aged 68). George Lawson was a Canadian and British botanist, librarian and chemist.
George Lawson (October 12, 1827 – November 10, 1895) was a Scottish-Canadian botanist who is considered the "father of Canadian botany".
Born in Scotland, in 1858, he was appointed the Professor of Chemistry and Natural History at Queen's University. He helped to create one of Canada's first botanical gardens.
In 1868, he became Professor of Chemistry and Mineralogy at Dalhousie University.
He was a charter member of the Royal Society of Canada and from 1887 to 1888 was its president.
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Who was George Lawson?
Scottish-Canadian botanist (1827-1895)
When was George Lawson born?
George Lawson was born on 12 October 1827 in Scotland.
When did George Lawson die?
George Lawson died on 10 November 1895 in Halifax.
What was George Lawson's occupation?
George Lawson was a botanist, librarian and chemist.
What nationality was George Lawson?
George Lawson was Canadian and British.
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· DBpedia: George Lawson (botanist)
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