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Walter Watson

1872 – 1960

British botanist and lichenologist

LichenologistBotanist Botanical collector

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About Walter Watson

Lived 1872 – 1960 (aged 87–88). Walter Watson was a lichenologist, botanist and botanical collector.

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Important facts

Born

1872

Birth century

19th century

Died

1960

Occupation

Lichenologist, botanist, botanical collector

Also known as

Walt.Watson, W. Watson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Walter Watson's

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld

1832 – 1901

Historian of cartography

Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Watson?

British botanist and lichenologist (1872-1960)

When was Walter Watson born?

Walter Watson was born in 1872.

When did Walter Watson die?

Walter Watson died in 1960.

What was Walter Watson's occupation?

Walter Watson was a lichenologist, botanist and botanical collector.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Watson

· Wikidata: Q21510504

· DBpedia: Walter Watson (lichenologist)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Watson. https://biography.guide/walter-watson-lichenologist/

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Chicago: "Walter Watson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-watson-lichenologist/.

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