Edward Lothrop Rand

American botanist (1859-1924)
Person human Q20828375
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Edward Lothrop Rand

Summary

Edward Lothrop Rand is a human[1]. He was born on August 22, 1859[2]. He died on October 9, 1924[3]. He worked as a botanist[4], lawyer[5], cartographer[6], and botanical collector[7].

Key Facts

  • Edward Lothrop Rand was born on August 22, 1859[2].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand died on October 9, 1924[3].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[8].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's father was Edward Sprague Rand Jr[9].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's mother was Jane Augusta Lathrop[10].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's professions included botanist[4].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's professions included lawyer[5].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand worked as a botanical collector[7].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's field of work was botany[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Lothrop Rand is Flora of Mount Desert Island, Maine[13].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's Commons category is recorded as Edward Lothrop Rand[16].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's family name is recorded as Rand[17].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's given name is recorded as Edward[18].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[19].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's birth name is recorded as Edward Sprague Rand IV[21].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's sibling is recorded as Henry Lathrop Rand[22].
  • Edward Lothrop Rand's collection items at is recorded as California Academy of Sciences herbarium[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Lothrop Rand was born on August 22, 1859[2]. His father was Edward Sprague Rand Jr[9]. His mother was Jane Augusta Lathrop[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[4], lawyer[5], cartographer[6], and botanical collector[7]. Edward Lothrop Rand's field of work was botany[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward Lothrop Rand is Flora of Mount Desert Island, Maine[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Lothrop Rand died on October 9, 1924[3]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Who were Edward Lothrop Rand's parents?

Edward Lothrop Rand's father was Edward Sprague Rand Jr[9]. Edward Lothrop Rand's mother was Jane Augusta Lathrop[10].

What did Edward Lothrop Rand do for work?

Edward Lothrop Rand worked as botanist[4], lawyer[5], cartographer[6], and botanical collector[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [14] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . oasis.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . oasis.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Library of congress authority id no2016162777
    Bhl creator id 6655, 219867, 191941 +2
    Date of birth +1859-08-22T00:00:00Z
    Signature Edward L. Rand signature.png
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