About Richard Hind Cambage
Lived 1859 – 1928 (aged 69). Richard Hind Cambage was an Australian botanist and botanical collector.
Cambage retired from the public service in 1924.
Cambage contributed to a number of articles in the Journal of the Royal Society and described 130 species.
Personal life and death Cambage died on 28 November 1928. He was 69. He was buried at the Anglican cemetery in Rookwood.
He had been predeceased by his wife, Fanny née Skillman, whom he had married in 1881. He was survived by two sons and two daughters.
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Who was Richard Hind Cambage?
Australian botanist (1859-1928)
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Richard Hind Cambage was born on 7 November 1859 in New South Wales.
When did Richard Hind Cambage die?
Richard Hind Cambage died on 28 November 1928 in Sydney.
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Richard Hind Cambage was a botanist and botanical collector.
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Richard Hind Cambage was Australian.
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