John Hutton Balfour
Deceased Q510424

John Hutton Balfour

British botanist (1808-1884)

Born: September 15, 1808 (1808) · Edinburgh
Died: February 11, 1884 (1884) · Edinburgh
Age at death: 75 years
Nationality United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation university teacher, botanist, botanical collector, surgeon, scientific collector, literary editor, bryologist
Field of work bryology
Education University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, Royal High School
Employer University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Position held Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Regius Professor of Botany, Regius Professor of Plant Science
Gender male

Family

Relative
Tilda Swinton
Relative
James Hutton

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