Harry George Champion
British geographer, forestry officer, botanist and entomologist
About Harry George Champion
Lived 1891 – 1979 (aged 87). Harry George Champion was a British botanist, geographer, forester, university teacher and scientific collector.
Sir Harry George Champion CIE (17 August 1891 – 20 June 1979) was a geographer and forest officer in British India who created a classification of the forest types of India and Burma.
Early life
Champion was the son of British entomologist George Charles Champion. He studied at New College, Oxford, and obtained a degree in chemistry in 1912 and then studied botany and forestry under William Schlich.
Forest classification
Champion published an initial classification of the forest types of India and Burma in 1936. This was revised in 1968 by S K. Seth and this is referred to as the Champion and Seth classification of the forest types of India. His younger brother F. W. Champion was also a forester in India and a pioneer in wildlife photography.
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Who was Harry George Champion?
British geographer, forestry officer, botanist and entomologist (1891-1979)
When was Harry George Champion born?
Harry George Champion was born on 17 August 1891.
When did Harry George Champion die?
Harry George Champion died on 20 June 1979.
What was Harry George Champion's occupation?
Harry George Champion was a botanist, geographer, forester, university teacher and scientific collector.
What nationality was Harry George Champion?
Harry George Champion was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Harry George Champion
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