About Peter Sneath
Lived 1923 – 2011 (aged 87). Peter Sneath was a British botanist, microbiologist and university teacher, known for Numerical taxonomy.
Peter Henry Andrews Sneath FRS, revised in 1973 as Numerical Taxonomy. Sneath reviewed the state of numerical taxonomy in 1995 and wrote some autobiographical notes in 2010.
A special issue of the journal Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, on microbial systematics, is dedicated to the memory of Peter Sneath.
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Who was Peter Sneath?
British microbiologist (1923-2011)
When was Peter Sneath born?
Peter Sneath was born on 17 November 1923.
When did Peter Sneath die?
Peter Sneath died on 9 September 2011.
What was Peter Sneath's occupation?
Peter Sneath was a botanist, microbiologist and university teacher.
What was Peter Sneath known for?
Peter Sneath was known for Numerical taxonomy.
What nationality was Peter Sneath?
Peter Sneath was British.
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