Leland Shanor

American botanist (1914-1993)
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Leland Shanor

Summary

Leland Shanor is a human[1]. His place of birth was Butler[2]. He was born on January 1, 1914[3]. He died on January 1, 1993[4]. He worked as a botanist[5] and mycologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Butler[2], Leland Shanor…
  • Leland Shanor was born on January 1, 1914[3].
  • Leland Shanor was born on July 21, 1914[7].
  • Leland Shanor died on January 1, 1993[4].
  • Leland Shanor died on March 31, 1993[8].
  • Among Leland Shanor's spouses was Mary Williams Ward Shanor[9].
  • Leland Shanor held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Leland Shanor worked as a botanist[5].
  • Leland Shanor's professions included mycologist[6].
  • Leland Shanor was employed by Florida State University[11].
  • Among Leland Shanor's employers was University of Florida[12].
  • Among Leland Shanor's employers was University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[13].
  • Leland Shanor was educated at University of North Carolina[14].
  • Leland Shanor was educated at Maryville College[15].
  • Leland Shanor received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[16].
  • Leland Shanor received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
  • Leland Shanor is recorded as male[18].
  • Leland Shanor's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Leland Shanor's family name is recorded as Shanor[20].
  • Leland Shanor's given name is recorded as Leland[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Butler[2], Leland Shanor… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1914[3] and July 21, 1914[7].

Education

Educated at University of North Carolina[14], a state university system[22], in United States[23], founded in 1789[24], headquartered in Chapel Hill[25] and Maryville College[15], a liberal arts college[26], in United States[27], founded in 1819[28], headquartered in Maryville[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[5] and mycologist[6]. Employers include Florida State University[11], a public university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1851[32]; University of Florida[12], a public research university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1853[35], headquartered in Gainesville[36]; and University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[13], a public research university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1867[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[16], a fellowship award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1874[42] and Guggenheim Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[43], in United States[44], founded in 1925[45].

Personal Life

Leland Shanor was married to Mary Williams Ward Shanor[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1993[4] and March 31, 1993[8].

FAQs

Where was Leland Shanor born?

Leland Shanor's place of birth was Butler[2].

Who was Leland Shanor married to?

Leland Shanor's spouses include Mary Williams Ward Shanor[9].

What did Leland Shanor do for work?

Leland Shanor worked as botanist[5] and mycologist[6].

Where did Leland Shanor go to school?

Leland Shanor was educated at University of North Carolina[14] and Maryville College[15].

What awards did Leland Shanor receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[16] and Guggenheim Fellowship[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [9] . ncbg.unc.edu. Retrieved . ncbg.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . jstor.org. jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . jstor.org. jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . jstor.org. jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Worldcat entities id E39PBJtcFgDYxrJGb4XQyjhfv3
    Find a grave memorial id 103910381
    Award received Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Guggenheim Fellowship
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