Author abbrev. (botany) Died March 30, 1964 Notable awards Royal Society (1942) | Name David Thoday Children John Thoday | |
Born 5 May 1883 ( 1883-05-05 ) Institutions University of Cape TownUniversity College of North Wales Institution University of Cape Town, Bangor University | ||
David Thoday FRS (5 May 1883 – 30 March 1964) was a botanist.
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Career
Thoday was Harry Bolus professor of botany, University of Cape Town and later professor at the University College of North Wales 1923-1949. As a botanist, his work is denoted by the author abbreviation Thoday when citing a botanical name.
Awards and honours
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1942. His nomination reads
Personal life
His son was the geneticist John Thoday.
References
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