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Olga Margaret Stewart

1920 – 1998

Scottish botanist and botanical artist

Botanist Botanical collector Botanical illustrator
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About Olga Margaret Stewart

Lived 1920 – 1998 (aged 77–78). Olga Margaret Stewart was a British botanist, botanical collector, botanical illustrator and scientific collector.

Olga Margaret Stewart née Mounsey (1 July 1920 – 6 August 1998) was a prolific Scottish botanist and botanical artist.

Biography

Early life

Olga Margaret Mounsey was born in Edinburgh to Marjory Brookfield and James Mounsey, a lawyer. She went to schools in Edinburgh and Kent before studying at the Edinburgh College of Art between 1938 and 1939.

World War II Between 1939 and 1940 Stewart studied engineering for a year at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia.

Selected works Flowering Plants of Kirkcudbrightshire (1990)

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Important facts

Born
1920
Birth century
20th century
Died
6 August 1998
Occupation
Botanist, botanical collector, botanical illustrator, scientific collector
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Olga Margaret Mounsey, O. M. Stewart, O. M. Mounsey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Olga Margaret Stewart?

Scottish botanist and botanical artist (1920-1998)

When was Olga Margaret Stewart born?

Olga Margaret Stewart was born in 1920.

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Olga Margaret Stewart died on 6 August 1998.

What was Olga Margaret Stewart's occupation?

Olga Margaret Stewart was a botanist, botanical collector, botanical illustrator and scientific collector.

What nationality was Olga Margaret Stewart?

Olga Margaret Stewart was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olga Margaret Stewart

· Wikidata: Q91265984

· DBpedia: Olga Stewart

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