George Hill Mathewson Lawrence | |
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| Born | June 19, 1910 |
| Died | June 10, 1978 (aged 67) East Greenwich |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Lockwood High School |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island, Cornell University |
| Known for | Taxonomy Botany |
| Spouse | Miriam Boothby |
| Awards | honorary Doctor of Science degree (1952), Foreign Honorary Fellow of the Botanical Society of Edinburgh |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Institutions | Cornell University University of Miami |
| Academic advisors | Liberty Hyde Bailey |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | G.H.M.Lawr. |
George Hill Mathewson Lawrence (June 19, 1910 - June 10, 1978) was an American botanist, writer and professor of botany who helped establish the 'Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium', the Hunt Botanical Library and the Huntia journal. He was also an avid book collector, including books on the history of Rhode Island, historic books and botanical art.