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William Andrew Clark

1911 – 1983

Scottish botanist

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About William Andrew Clark

Lived 1911 – 1983 (aged 71–72). William Andrew Clark was a botanist.

Dr William Andrew Clark FRSE (1911-1983) was a Scottish botanist known for collections largely in the Outer Hebrides. He was an expert on spermatophytes and the flora of north-east England.

Life

He was born in Girvan in Ayrshire the son of Thomas Clark. He attended Alva Academy 1916-1923 and then Harris Academy in Dundee 1923–1929.

He attended St Andrews University gaining a BSc in 1932 and a PhD in 1936. He lectured in Botany firstly at Liverpool University then at Newcastle University until retiring in 1976. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1957.

He died in Ryton, Tyne and Wear on 19 November 1983.

Family

He married Helena Heslop-Harrison, daughter of John William Heslop-Harrison FRSE in 1941.

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Important facts

Born
1911
Birth century
20th century
Died
19 November 1983
Occupation
Botanist
Education
Harris Academy, Alva Academy
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Also known as
W.A.Clark

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Andrew Clark?

Scottish botanist

When was William Andrew Clark born?

William Andrew Clark was born in 1911.

When did William Andrew Clark die?

William Andrew Clark died on 19 November 1983.

What was William Andrew Clark's occupation?

William Andrew Clark was a botanist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Andrew Clark

· Wikidata: Q21176304

· DBpedia: William Andrew Clark

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