Richard Pescott

Botanist, Author

1905 – 1986

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Who was Richard Pescott?

Richard Thomas Martin Pescott was an Australian botanist. Pescott was Director of the National Museum of Victoria from 1944 to 1957, and then Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne until his retirement in 1970. He was President of the Royal Society of Victoria from 1963 to 64. He was the nephew of the Australian naturalist Edward Edgar Pescott.

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Born
Aug 21, 1905
Also known as
  • R. T. M. Pescott
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Died
Feb 22, 1986

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on July 23, 2013

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