Elizabeth Gertrude Britton
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| Gender | Female |
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| Death | 90 years ago |
| Date of birth | January 9,1858 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | New York |
| United States | |
| Date of died | February 25,1934 |
| Died | The Bronx |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Spouse | Nathaniel Lord Britton |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | E. Britton |
| Founded | American Bryological And Lichenological Society |
| Job | Plant Biologist |
| Education | Hunter College |
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| ID | 1230144 |
Elizabeth Gertrude Britton Life story
Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was an American botanist, bryologist, and educator. She and her husband, Nathaniel Lord Britton played a significant role in the fundraising and creation of the New York Botanical Garden. She was a co-founder of the predecessor to the American Bryological and Lichenological Society.