Stephen Blackmore
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Stephen John Blackmore CBE
FRSE FIBiol FLS
(born 30 July 1952) is a British
botanist, Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
since 1999; previous to this he was Keeper of Botany
at the Natural History Museum
in London 1990-1999. He was awarded the Bicentenary Medal of the Linnean Society
in 1992. In the 2011 New Year Honours
list he was awarded the CBE for "services to plant conservation".
CBE
CBE and C.B.E. are abbreviations for "Commander of the Order of the British Empire", a grade in the Order of the British Empire.Other uses include:* Chemical and Biochemical Engineering...
FRSE FIBiol FLS
FLS
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(born 30 July 1952) is a British
United Kingdom
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botanist, Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. Originally founded in 1670 as a physic garden to grow medicinal plants, today it occupies four sites across Scotland — Edinburgh,...
since 1999; previous to this he was Keeper of Botany
Keeper of Botany, Natural History Museum
The Keeper of Botany is a position at the Natural History Museum in the UK and serves as head of department for botany. The position has been in place since 1827.- Keepers of Botany :...
at the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is one of three large museums on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England . Its main frontage is on Cromwell Road...
in London 1990-1999. He was awarded the Bicentenary Medal of the Linnean Society
Bicentenary Medal of the Linnean Society
The Bicentenary Medal is a scientific award which is awarded by the Linnean Society. It is awarded annually in recognition of work done by a biologist under the age of 40 years. It was first awarded in 1978 on the 200th anniversary of the death of Carolus Linnaeus.- Recipients :*1978 ‐ David...
in 1992. In the 2011 New Year Honours
2011 New Year Honours
The New Year Honours 2011, principally for the United Kingdom but also the Commonwealth Realms, were announced on 31 December 2010 to celebrate the year passed and mark the beginning of 2011....
list he was awarded the CBE for "services to plant conservation".