Winslow R. Briggs
American botanist (1928-2019)
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Summary
Winslow R. Briggs was born on April 29, 1928[1], in Saint Paul[2]. He died on February 11, 2019[3], in Palo Alto[4]. He worked as a botanist[5] and biologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Field of work: biology[9], botany[10]
- Employer: Stanford University[11]
- Educated at: Harvard University[12]
- Award received: International Prize for Biology[13], Finsen Medal[14], Guggenheim Fellowship[15]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[16], National Academy of Sciences[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Doctoral student: Nancy L. Nicholson[19]
- Commons category: Winslow Briggs[20]
- Family name: Briggs[21]
- Given name: Winslow[22]
- Work location: Hopkins Marine Station[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: StanfordThesisProject[25]
Why It Matters
Winslow R. Briggs is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Winslow R. Briggs born?
Winslow R. Briggs's place of birth was Saint Paul[2].
Where did Winslow R. Briggs die?
Winslow R. Briggs died in Palo Alto[4].
What did Winslow R. Briggs do for work?
Winslow R. Briggs worked as a botanist[5] and biologist[6].
Where did Winslow R. Briggs go to school?
Winslow R. Briggs was educated at Harvard University[12].
What awards did Winslow R. Briggs receive?
Honors received include International Prize for Biology[13], Finsen Medal[14], and Guggenheim Fellowship[15].