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Harlan Parker Banks

1913 – 1998

American paleobotanist and phycologist

Botanist University teacher Paleontologist
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About Harlan Parker Banks

Lived 1913 – 1998 (aged 85). Harlan Parker Banks was an American botanist, university teacher and paleontologist.

Harlan Parker Banks (September 1, 1913 – November 22, 1998) was an American paleobotanist and Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor Emeritus in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, known for his studies of Devonian plants. A Fulbright Research Scholar and Guggenheim Fellow, he was a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, and president of the Botanical Society of America.

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Important facts

Born
1 September 1913, Cambridge
Birth century
20th century
Died
22 November 1998, New Hampshire
Occupation
Botanist, university teacher, paleontologist
Nationality
United States
Education
Harvard University
Employers
Cornell University, University of Minnesota
Awards
Paleontological Society Medal; Guggenheim Fellowship; Fulbright Scholarship; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Also known as
Harlan P. Banks, H.P.Banks

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harlan Parker Banks?

American paleobotanist and phycologist (1913–1998)

When was Harlan Parker Banks born?

Harlan Parker Banks was born on 1 September 1913 in Cambridge.

When did Harlan Parker Banks die?

Harlan Parker Banks died on 22 November 1998 in New Hampshire.

What was Harlan Parker Banks's occupation?

Harlan Parker Banks was a botanist, university teacher and paleontologist.

What nationality was Harlan Parker Banks?

Harlan Parker Banks was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harlan Parker Banks

· Wikidata: Q5892346

· DBpedia: Harlan Parker Banks

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