George Francis Atkinson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

George Francis Atkinson

American botanist

Date of Birth: 26-Jan-1854

Place of Birth: Raisinville Township, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 14-Nov-1918

Profession: photographer, botanist, mycologist, entomologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


Show Famous Birthdays Today, United States

👉 Worldwide Celebrity Birthdays Today

About George Francis Atkinson

  • George Francis Atkinson (January 26, 1854 – November 14, 1918) was an American botanist and mycologist.He was born January 26, 1854 in Raisinville, Michigan and died on November 14, 1918.
  • He was the son of Joseph and Josephine Atkinson (née Fish).
  • He studied at Olivet College from 1878 to 1883 and obtained his bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1885.
  • He is best known for his contributions to the fields of mycology and botany.

Read more at Wikipedia