John Torrey
American botanist
Died when: 76 years 207 days (918 months)Star Sign: Leo
John Torrey (August 15, 1796 – March 10, 1873) was an American botanist, chemist, and physician.Throughout much of his career, he was a teacher of chemistry, often at multiple universities, while he also pursued botanical work, focusing on the flora of North America.
His most renowned works include studies of the New York flora, the Mexican Boundary, the Pacific railroad surveys, and the uncompleted Flora of North America.
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