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Janet Russell Perkins

1853 – 1933

American botanist, botanical collector and explorer

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About Janet Russell Perkins

Lived 1853 – 1933 (aged 79–80). Janet Russell Perkins was an American botanist, botanical collector, explorer and scientific collector.

Janet Russell Perkins (March 20, 1853 – 1933) was an American-born botanist. Perkins authored 191 land plant species names, the tenth highest number of such names authored by any female scientist.

Born in Lafayette, Indiana, Janet was the daughter of Cyrus Grovenor Perkins and Jane Rose Houghteling. After an early education in private schools, Janet attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating with a B.S. degree in 1872.

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Important facts

Born

20 March 1853, Lafayette

Birth century

19th century

Died

1933, Hinsdale

Occupation

Botanist, botanical collector, explorer, scientific collector

Nationality

United States

Education

University of Wisconsin–Madison, Heidelberg University, Frederick William University Berlin, University of Wisconsin

Also known as

Perkins, Janet R. Perkins, J. R. Perkins

People in Janet Russell Perkins's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Jane Rose

1913 – 1979

Actor

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Janet Russell Perkins's

James Joseph Sylvester

Charles Adolphe Wurtz

1817 – 1884

Chemist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Janet Russell Perkins?

American botanist, botanical collector and explorer (1853–1933)

When was Janet Russell Perkins born?

Janet Russell Perkins was born on 20 March 1853 in Lafayette.

When did Janet Russell Perkins die?

Janet Russell Perkins died in 1933 in Hinsdale.

What was Janet Russell Perkins's occupation?

Janet Russell Perkins was a botanist, botanical collector, explorer and scientific collector.

What nationality was Janet Russell Perkins?

Janet Russell Perkins was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Janet Russell Perkins

· Wikidata: Q3892474

· DBpedia: Janet Russell Perkins

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Janet Russell Perkins. https://biography.guide/janet-russell-perkins/

MLA: "Janet Russell Perkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/janet-russell-perkins/.

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