George A. Walker Arnott
George A. Walker Arnott | |
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High School of Edinburgh | |
Occupation | Botanist |
Spouse | Mary Hay Barclay |
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Early life
George Arnott Walker Arnott was born in
Career
Arnott travelled in Spain and Russia in 1828-1829. He then began to work with
He was a member of numerous learned societies including the Societe de Histoire Naturelle in Paris and the Moscow Imperial Society of Natural History.[5]
Personal life and death
Walker Arnott married Mary Hay Barclay in 1831 and they had three sons and five daughters. His pastimes included curling. A freemason he rose to deputy grand master of the Scottish order.
In 1839, along with Houston Rigg Brown, Walker Arnott "resuscitated" the Royal Order of Scotland of Freemasonry, which may have been founded before 1732, but by 1819 was on the verge of extinction.[6]
Achievement
George Arnott Walker Arnott was a Scottish botanist renowned for his contributions to the study of plants, particularly ferns. His achievements include:
Botanical Research: Arnott made significant contributions to the study of ferns, particularly in the classification and morphology of the group. His work on ferns was highly regarded by his contemporaries and laid the foundation for further research in this field.
Fern Taxonomy: Arnott's systematic studies helped in the classification and understanding of fern species. His taxonomical work provided important insights into the diversity and relationships among ferns.
Publications: Arnott authored several important botanical publications, including "The Natural History of British Ferns" and "Fragments of the Natural History of Pennsylvania." These works not only contributed to scientific knowledge but also helped in popularizing the study of ferns.
Professional Associations: Arnott was a member of various scientific societies, including the Linnean Society of London and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His involvement in these organizations facilitated the exchange of ideas and collaboration with other scientists.
Overall, George Arnott Walker Arnott's legacy lies in his pioneering work in the field of botany, particularly in advancing our understanding of ferns through meticulous research and publications.
References
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/693. (Subscription or UK public library membershiprequired.)
- ^ a b "The late Prof. Walker-Arnott". The Gardeners' Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette: 683. 1868.
- ^ Wright, Robert (1834). Prodromus Floræ Peninsulæ Indiæ Orientalis.
- ^ a b c Cleghorn, Hugh (1868). "Biographical notice of the late Dr Walker-Arnott". Transactions of the Botanical Society. 9: 414–426.
- ISBN 978-90-04-27312-2. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ International Plant Names Index. Arn.
External links
- Hooker, Sir William Jackson; G. A. Walker Arnott (1841). The Botany of Captain Beechey's voyage. Henry George Bohn.