Amelia Warren Griffiths | |
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Born | Amelia Warren Rogers January 14, 1768 Pilton, Devon, UK |
Died | January 4, 1858 Torquay, Devon, UK | (aged 89)
Known for | Phycologist; collection and description of seaweed (marine algae) |
Spouse | William Griffiths |
Children | 5 |
Scientific career | |
Author abbrev. (botany) | A.W.Griffiths |
Amelia Griffiths (1768–1858), often referred to in contemporary works as Mrs Griffiths of Torquay, was a beachcomber and amateur phycologist who made many important collections of marine algae specimens.[1]