About Karl McKay Wiegand
Lived 1873 – 1942 (aged 68). Karl McKay Wiegand was an American botanist, botanical collector and scientific collector.
Karl McKay Wiegand (June 2, 1873 – March 12, 1942) was an American botanist who headed the Department of Botany at Cornell University for 28 years. He was a member of the Botanical Society of America and served as its president in 1939.
Wiegand was married to Maud Cipperly who collected with him.
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Who was Karl McKay Wiegand?
American botanist (1873–1942)
When was Karl McKay Wiegand born?
Karl McKay Wiegand was born on 2 June 1873 in Truxton.
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Karl McKay Wiegand died on 12 March 1942.
What was Karl McKay Wiegand's occupation?
Karl McKay Wiegand was a botanist, botanical collector and scientific collector.
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Karl McKay Wiegand was American.
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