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William Wright Smith
Scottish botanist (1875-1956).
Born February 2nd, 1875 in Lochmaben. [ref]
Died December 15th, 1956 at 81 years old in Edinburgh. [ref]
Occupations
botanical collector, botanist, explorer, horticulturist
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