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Asa Gray

Asa Gray (1810–1888) was an American curator, botanist and university teacher.

Also recorded as A.Gray; A. Gray.

Overview

Born at Paris in 1810, died at Cambridge in 1888.

In detail

Asa Gray studied at Fairfield Academy. training under John Torrey is recorded. Daniel Cady Eaton and Susan Minns are recorded as having studied under Asa Gray. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is botany. Amos Eaton is recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with Harvard University, University of Michigan and United States Exploring Expedition. Positions recorded include board member. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Botany for Young People.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Foreign Member of the Royal Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Asa Gray”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q347356: Asa Gray

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