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Peter Lambley

1946 – 2022

British lichenologist

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About Peter Lambley

Lived 1946 – 2022 (aged 75–76). Peter Lambley was a British lichenologist and botanist.

Peter Lambley was a naturalist, lichenologist and conservation manager. He was president of the British Lichen Society 2008–2010.

Personal life Peter William Lambley was born in Birmingham, with his family moving to Ifield, West Sussex, later in his childhood. He had a broad interest in natural history and the opportunity to spend time in the countryside. He took a B.Sc. degree in botany at University of Leicester. He married in 1970.

Career Lambley was first employed by Norfolk Museums Service for 15 years, becoming head of Natural History at Norwich Castle Museum, before moving with his family to work as a senior technical officer at the University of Papua New Guinea. He supervised the university's herbarium and led field visits.

Honours In 2007 Lambley was made MBE for his conservation work, particularly on the north Norfolk coast. He was involved with the British Lichen Society as treasurer and county recorder for many years and was the society's president from 2008 until 2010.

The lichen Parmotrema lambley found on a tree in Papua New Guinea and the trap-door spider Nihoa lambley are named after him.

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Died
2022
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Lichenologist, botanist
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Lambley, Peter W. Lambley, P. Lambley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Lambley?

British lichenologist

When was Peter Lambley born?

Peter Lambley was born on 4 November 1946.

When did Peter Lambley die?

Peter Lambley died in 2022.

What was Peter Lambley's occupation?

Peter Lambley was a lichenologist and botanist.

What nationality was Peter Lambley?

Peter Lambley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Lambley

· Wikidata: Q21337612

· DBpedia: Peter Lambley

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