About Victor Samuel Summerhayes
Lived 1897 – 1974 (aged 77). Victor Samuel Summerhayes was a British botanist, botanical collector and life scientist.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (21 February 1897 – 27 December 1974) was an English botanist in charge of the orchid herbarium at Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew for 39 years.
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Who was Victor Samuel Summerhayes?
English botanist (1897-1974)
When was Victor Samuel Summerhayes born?
Victor Samuel Summerhayes was born on 21 February 1897 in Street.
When did Victor Samuel Summerhayes die?
Victor Samuel Summerhayes died on 27 December 1974.
What was Victor Samuel Summerhayes's occupation?
Victor Samuel Summerhayes was a botanist, botanical collector and life scientist.
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Victor Samuel Summerhayes was British.
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