James Edward Smith (botanist)
Sir James Edward Smith | |
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Portrait of Sir James Edward Smith | |
| Born | 2 December 1759 Norwich, England |
| Died | 17 March 1828 (aged 68) Norwich, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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| Institutions | Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences |
| Academic advisors | Joseph Black John Walker |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Sm. |
Sir James Edward Smith (2 December 1759 – 17 March 1828) was an English botanist and founder of the Linnean Society.