About Richard Baron
Lived 1847 – 1907 (aged 60). Richard Baron was a British botanist, geologist and cleric.
Baron's Mantella is an endemic Malagasy frog species named after Richard Baron.
Reverend Richard Baron (8 September 1847 – 12 October 1907) was an English missionary and botanist who worked and lived in Madagascar from 1872 to 1907.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Baron?
British botanist and geologist (1847-1907)
When was Richard Baron born?
Richard Baron was born on 8 September 1847 in Kendal.
When did Richard Baron die?
Richard Baron died on 12 October 1907 in Morecambe.
What was Richard Baron's occupation?
Richard Baron was a botanist, geologist and cleric.
What nationality was Richard Baron?
Richard Baron was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Baron (botanist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Baron. https://biography.guide/richard-baron-botanist/
MLA: "Richard Baron." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-baron-botanist/.
Chicago: "Richard Baron." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-baron-botanist/.
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