About Huron Herbert Smith
Lived 1883 – 1933 (aged 49). Huron Herbert Smith was an American botanist, photographer, ethnobotanist, writer, botanical collector and scientific collector, known for Ethnobotany.
Huron Herbert Smith (July 26th, 1883 – February 25th, 1933) was an American botanist and ethnobotanist. Born in Danville, Indiana, he studied and wrote about the use of plants by several tribes of Native Americans. He was an alumnus of Depauw University and Cornell University, and after receiving his degrees, became the assistant curator of botany at the Field Museum of Natural History followed then by becoming the head of the botany department at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
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Who was Huron Herbert Smith?
botanist (1883-1933)
When was Huron Herbert Smith born?
Huron Herbert Smith was born on 26 July 1883 in Danville.
When did Huron Herbert Smith die?
Huron Herbert Smith died on 25 February 1933 in Glenview.
What was Huron Herbert Smith's occupation?
Huron Herbert Smith was a botanist, photographer, ethnobotanist, writer, botanical collector and scientific collector.
What was Huron Herbert Smith known for?
Huron Herbert Smith was known for Ethnobotany.
What nationality was Huron Herbert Smith?
Huron Herbert Smith was American.
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