Public figure
John Macoun Silver
Canadian botanist (1831-1920)
John Macoun was a Canadian botanist (1831-1920). Born 1831 in Magheralin.
Common questions
- Who is John Macoun?
- John Macoun was a Canadian botanist (1831-1920). Born 1831 in Magheralin.
- What does John Macoun do?
- John Macoun is known as botanist, bryologist, naturalist.
- When was John Macoun born?
- John Macoun was born on 1831-04-17 in Magheralin.
- What awards has John Macoun received?
- Person of National Historic Significance.
Public life
Gold- Born
- 1831-04-17, Magheralin
- Died
- 1920-06-18, Sidney
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Occupations
- botanist, bryologist, naturalist, mycologist, botanical collector, scientific collector
- Also known as
- Macoun, J. Macoun
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Person of National Historic Significance
Network
SilverFamily (public figures)
What we have, and what we might have wrong
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