William Francis Ganong

William Francis Ganong (1864–1941) was a Canadian cartographer, historian and botanist.

Also recorded as William Ganong.

William Francis Ganong in brief

Born
1864
Died
1941
Known for
cartographer, historian and botanist
Place of birth
Saint John
Contents

Overview

Born at Saint John in 1864, died at Saint John in 1941.

In detail

William Francis Ganong studied at Harvard University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and University of New Brunswick. the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at Northampton. Employment is recorded with Harvard University and Smith College. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Canada and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and Person of National Historic Significance.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “William Francis Ganong”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3568620: William Francis Ganong

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