Helen Gwynne-Vaughan

British mycologist and botanist (1879-1967)
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Helen Gwynne-Vaughan
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Helen Gwynne-Vaughan

Summary

Helen Gwynne-Vaughan is a human[1]. She was born in London[2]. She was born on January 21, 1879[3]. She died in Storrington[4]. She died on August 26, 1967[5]. She worked as a mycologist[6], taxonomist[7], university teacher[8], botanist[9], and biologist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Helen Gwynne-Vaughan…
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan passed away in Storrington[4].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was born on January 21, 1879[3].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan died on August 26, 1967[5].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's father was Arthur Hay David Fraser[12].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's mother was Lucy Jane Fergusson[13].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was married to David Thomas Gwynne-Vaughan[14].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • British English was Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's native language[16].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's professions included mycologist[6].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan worked as a taxonomist[7].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's professions included botanist[9].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's professions included biologist[10].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's professions included microbiologist[17].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was employed by Birkbeck, University of London[18].
  • Among Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's employers was University of Nottingham[19].
  • Among Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's employers was Royal Holloway, University of London[20].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was employed by University College London[21].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's education included a stint at Cheltenham Ladies' College[22].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was educated at King's College London[23].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was educated at Royal Holloway, University of London[24].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's doctoral advisor was Margaret Jane Benson[25].
  • A notable student of Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was Winifred Mary Curtis[26].
  • Helen Gwynne-Vaughan received the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[27].

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Origins and Family

Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's place of birth was London[2]. She was born on January 21, 1879[3]. Her father was Arthur Hay David Fraser[12]. Her mother was Lucy Jane Fergusson[13]. British English was her native language[16].

Education

Educated at Cheltenham Ladies' College[22], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1853[30]; King's College London[23], a public research university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1829[33], headquartered in London[34]; and Royal Holloway, University of London[24], a university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1879[37], headquartered in Egham[38]. Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's doctoral advisor was Margaret Jane Benson[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mycologist[6], taxonomist[7], university teacher[8], botanist[9], biologist[10], and microbiologist[17]. Employers include Birkbeck, University of London[18], a public research university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1823[41], headquartered in London[42]; University of Nottingham[19], a public university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1881[45], headquartered in Nottingham[46]; Royal Holloway, University of London[20], a university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1879[49], headquartered in Egham[50]; and University College London[21], a university college[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1826[53], headquartered in UCL Main Building[54]. A notable student of Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was Winifred Mary Curtis[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[55], in United Kingdom[56]; Silver Fish Award[57], an award[58]; and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[59], a fellowship award[60], in United Kingdom[61].

Personal Life

Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was married to David Thomas Gwynne-Vaughan[14]. She was affiliated with the Conservative Party[62].

Death and Burial

Helen Gwynne-Vaughan died on August 26, 1967[5]. She died in Storrington[4].

Why It Matters

Helen Gwynne-Vaughan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Helen Gwynne-Vaughan born?

Born in London[2], Helen Gwynne-Vaughan…

Where did Helen Gwynne-Vaughan die?

Helen Gwynne-Vaughan died in Storrington[4].

Who were Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's parents?

Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's father was Arthur Hay David Fraser[12]. Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's mother was Lucy Jane Fergusson[13].

Who was Helen Gwynne-Vaughan married to?

Helen Gwynne-Vaughan's spouses include David Thomas Gwynne-Vaughan[14].

What did Helen Gwynne-Vaughan do for work?

Helen Gwynne-Vaughan worked as mycologist[6], taxonomist[7], university teacher[8], botanist[9], and biologist[10].

Where did Helen Gwynne-Vaughan go to school?

Helen Gwynne-Vaughan was educated at Cheltenham Ladies' College[22], King's College London[23], and Royal Holloway, University of London[24].

What awards did Helen Gwynne-Vaughan receive?

Honors received include Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[27], Silver Fish Award[57], and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[59].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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