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What was Stearn's position at the Royal Horticultural Society in London?
What was Stearn's position at the Royal Horticultural Society in London?
- Visiting professor
- Librarian (correct)
- Scientific officer
- President
Where did Stearn work as a visiting professor?
Where did Stearn work as a visiting professor?
- Natural History Museum
- Oxford University
- Cambridge University (correct)
- London University
What is the title of Stearn's popular guide to the scientific names of plants?
What is the title of Stearn's popular guide to the scientific names of plants?
- Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners (correct)
- Botanical Latin for Gardeners
- A Guide to Botanical Taxonomy
- Dictionary of Plant Classification
What is Stearn known for in the field of botanical history?
What is Stearn known for in the field of botanical history?
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Where did Stearn work as a scientific officer in the botany department?
Where did Stearn work as a scientific officer in the botany department?
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Study Notes
Stearn's Career
- Worked as a librarian at the Royal Horticultural Society in London from 1933 to 1952
- Served as a scientific officer in the botany department at the Natural History Museum from 1952 to 1976
- Continued working at the Natural History Museum after retirement
- Taught botany as a visiting professor at Cambridge University from 1977 to 1983
Contributions to Botany
- Made significant contributions to botanical taxonomy and botanical history
- Studied classical botanical literature and botanical illustration
- Researched the Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus
- Authored popular books on botany, including Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners and Botanical Latin for scientists
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Learn about the life and career of William Thomas Stearn, a renowned botanist who worked at the Royal Horticultural Society and the Natural History Museum. Discover his contributions to the field of botany and his achievements.
