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Frederick Bower
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Born in Ripon, North Yorkshire
Born on 4th of November 1855
Died on 11th of April 1948

Born 1855. Died 1948 - English botanist.


Studied at Trinity College, Cambridge. Lecturer in botany. Researched plant morphology, gained worldwide reputation. Published three major works and played part in introducing “new botany” into British education.

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