Chris Humphries | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 April 1947 Derby, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 31 July 2009 |
| Nationality | British |
| Awards | Bicentenary Medal (1980) Linnean Medal (2001) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Institutions | Natural History Museum, London |
Chris Humphries FLS (Derby, 29 April 1947 – 31 July 2009)[1] was a British botanist known for his work on systematic botany and biogeography.
In 1980, he was awarded the Bicentenary Medal of the Linnean Society.[2] In 2001 the Linnean Society of London awarded him the Linnean Medal for his contributions to the botany.[2]
The standard author abbreviation Humphries is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[3]
References
- ↑ "Chris Humphries". The Telegraph. 16 August 2009. ISSN 0307-1235.
- 1 2 Williams, D. (2009). "Obituary: Professor Chris Humphries (1947—2009)". Frontiers of Biogeography. 1 (1): 29–31. doi:10.21425/F5FBG12234.
- ↑ International Plant Names Index. Humphries.
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