About Robert Ross
Lived 1912 – 2005 (aged 92). Robert Ross was a British botanist and botanical collector.
Robert Ross, Fellow of the Linnean Society (14 August 1912 in Pinner – 25 May 2005) was an English botanist. He was Keeper of Botany at the British Natural History Museum. He was the botanist on the 1952 British Museum Ruwenzori expedition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Ross?
English botanist (1912-2005)
When was Robert Ross born?
Robert Ross was born on 14 August 1912 in Pinner.
When did Robert Ross die?
Robert Ross died on 25 May 2005.
What was Robert Ross's occupation?
Robert Ross was a botanist and botanical collector.
What nationality was Robert Ross?
Robert Ross was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Ross (botanist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Ross. https://biography.guide/robert-ross-botanist/
MLA: "Robert Ross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-ross-botanist/.
Chicago: "Robert Ross." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-ross-botanist/.
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