About Peter Barr
Lived 1826 – 1909 (aged 83). Peter Barr was a British botanist and businessperson.
Peter Barr (1826–1909) was a Scottish nurseryman and merchant, best known for daffodils.
Life He was born in Govan, Lanarkshire, the son of James Barr, a mill owner, and his wife, Mary Findlay. From a seed shop in Glasgow, he moved to a seed merchant's in Newry, and then went into business in 1852 in a partnership in Worcester, concentrating on bulbs.
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Who was Peter Barr?
British botanist (1826-1909)
When was Peter Barr born?
Peter Barr was born on 20 April 1826 in Govan.
When did Peter Barr die?
Peter Barr died on 17 September 1909 in London.
What was Peter Barr's occupation?
Peter Barr was a botanist and businessperson.
What nationality was Peter Barr?
Peter Barr was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Barr (nurseryman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Barr. https://biography.guide/peter-barr-botanist/
MLA: "Peter Barr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-barr-botanist/.
Chicago: "Peter Barr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-barr-botanist/.
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