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Gil Nelson

b. 1949

American botanist

Botanist Writer Botanical collector

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About Gil Nelson

Born 1949. Gil Nelson is an American botanist, writer and botanical collector.

Gil Nelson (born 1949) is a botanist, naturalist, author and speaker in the Southeastern United States.

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Important facts

Born

1949

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Botanist, writer, botanical collector

Nationality

United States

Education

Florida State University

Employers

Florida State University, Florida Museum of Natural History

Also known as

Roy McGill Nelson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gil Nelson's

French resistance fighter

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gil Nelson?

American botanist

When was Gil Nelson born?

Gil Nelson was born in 1949.

What is Gil Nelson's occupation?

Gil Nelson is a botanist, writer and botanical collector.

What nationality is Gil Nelson?

Gil Nelson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gil Nelson

· Wikidata: Q5560573

· DBpedia: Gil Nelson

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gil Nelson. https://biography.guide/gil-nelson/

MLA: "Gil Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gil-nelson/.

Chicago: "Gil Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gil-nelson/.

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