George Barrell Emerson

United States educator and botanist (1797-1881)
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Summary

George Barrell Emerson was born in Wells[1]. He was born on September 12, 1797[2]. He died in Brookline[3]. He died on March 14, 1881[4]. He worked as an academic[5], botanist[6], educator[7], botanical collector[8], and teacher[9].

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Education

Educated at Harvard University[20], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1636[27], headquartered in Cambridge[28] and Harvard College[21], a college[29], in United States[30], founded in 1636[31].

Career and Affiliations

Fields of work include education[15], a branch of science[32]; botany[16], an academic discipline[33]; female education[17], a female topic[34]; and natural history[18], an academic discipline[35].

FAQs

Where was George Barrell Emerson born?

Born in Wells[1].

Where did George Barrell Emerson die?

George Barrell Emerson passed away in Brookline[3].

Who were George Barrell Emerson's parents?

George Barrell Emerson's father was Samuel Emerson[11].

What did George Barrell Emerson do for work?

George Barrell Emerson worked as academic[5], botanist[6], educator[7], botanical collector[8], and teacher[9].

Where did George Barrell Emerson go to school?

George Barrell Emerson was educated at Harvard University[20] and Harvard College[21].

What awards did George Barrell Emerson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].

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  1. 9w ago · Wiki6518 · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → academic, botanist, educator +2
    Field of work → education, botany, female education +1
    "Created claim: Occupation: teacher, Added from LC Name Authority File n87830163"
  2. 11w ago · LccnBot bot · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → Harvard College
    "Changed claim qualifiers: Library of Congress Authorities ID: n87830163, Add authorized heading for P244 Library of Congress LCCN subject named as"
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