John Harris Chandler (1909–1987) was an English botanist best known for his research in the Flora of Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire (particularly Rosa, Rubus, Salix and Ulmus).[1][2] He worked with E. Joan Gibbons in fieldwork in Lincolnshire.[3]
John H. Chandler | |
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Born | 1909 |
Died | 1987 |
Nationality | English |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany |
In his professional life, he was an officer for Customs and Excise.[2]
The major part of Chandler's herbarium material is held by Spalding Gentlemen's Society.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Seaward, M. R. D. (2013). "The herbarium of John H. Chandler (1909-1987)" (PDF). Annual Report and Accounts. Spalding Gentlemen's Society: 19. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ a b Wells, T. C. E.; Weston, I. (July 1988). "Obituaries". Watsonia. 17 (2): 209–210. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ F.H. Perring; I. Weston (1989). "Obituary: E. Joan Gibbons (1902-1988)". Watsonia. 17: 507–508.