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Biographical entry Abbott, Francis (Jnr) (1834 - 1903)
- Born
- 18 June 1834
Derby, England - Died
- 22 November 1903
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia - Occupation
- Botanist and Meteorologist
Summary
Francis Abbott Jnr, was initially assistant to the Superintendent of the Botanical Gardens, Hobart and then Superintendent. He also had a keen interest in astronomy and meteorology.
Details
Events
- 1850
- Life event - Arrived in Australia (Hobart) with mother and brothers
- 1851 - 1858
- Career position - Apprentice to the Superintendent at the Hobart Botanical Gardens in Tasmania
- 1859 - 1903
- Career position - Superintendent of the Hobart Botanical Gardens, Tasmania
Related entries
Parent
Archival resources
Royal Society of Tasmania
- Francis (Jnr) Abbott - Records, 1875 - 1889, RSA/B.10, E.3, A17(A); Royal Society of Tasmania. Details
Published resources
Online Resources
- National Library of Australia, 'Abbott, Francis', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-642552. Details
McCarthy, G.J.
Created: 20 October 1993, Last modified: 4 February 2010
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