William Russell Anderson
American botanist (1942-2013)
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Summary
William Russell Anderson was born on November 25, 1942[1], in Tucson[2]. He died on November 2, 2013[3]. He worked as a botanist[4], explorer[5], and botanical collector[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 25, 1942[8]
- Spouse: Christiane Eva Anderson[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Employer: University of Michigan[11]
- Educated at: Duke University[12], University of Michigan[13]
- Doctoral advisor: Rogers McVaugh[14]
- Award received: Asa Gray Award[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Doctoral student: Bronwen Gates[17]
- Family name: Anderson[18]
- Given name: William[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Collectors of specimens from Montserrat and Cayman Islands[21]
- Artist files at: Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[22]
- Collection items at: Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[23], Natural History Museum, Vienna[24], University of Vienna[25], Leipzig University[26], Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[27], Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh[28], Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[29], William and Lynda Steere Herbarium[30], California Academy of Sciences herbarium[31], Zürich Herbaria[32]
FAQs
Where was William Russell Anderson born?
William Russell Anderson's place of birth was Tucson[2].
Who was William Russell Anderson married to?
William Russell Anderson's spouses include Christiane Eva Anderson[9].
What did William Russell Anderson do for work?
William Russell Anderson worked as a botanist[4], explorer[5], and botanical collector[6].
Where did William Russell Anderson go to school?
William Russell Anderson was educated at Duke University[12] and University of Michigan[13].
What awards did William Russell Anderson receive?
Honors received include Asa Gray Award[15].