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Henry Halcro Johnston

Scottish botanist

Died when: 83 years 35 days (997 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Henry Halcro Johnston

Colonel Henry Halcro Johnston CB CBE DL FRSE FLS (13 September 1856 – 18 October 1939) was a Scottish botanist, physician, rugby union international and Deputy Lieutenant for Orkney.

As a member of Edinburgh University RFC he represented Scotland in 1877 and went on to make a significant contribution to botany and horticulture through his meticulous collection and recording of plant species during and after his distinguished military career.


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