Lydia Becker
British activist, botanist and astronomist (1827-1890)
Lydia Becker was born on February 24, 1827 in Manchester and died on July 18, 1890 in Geneva, aged 63. Recorded occupations: astronomer, writer, botanist, botanical collector, editor and mycologist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and United Kingdom. Positions held include women's rights activist.
- Born
- February 24, 1827 · Manchester
- Died
- July 18, 1890 · Geneva
- Age at death
- 63
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
- Occupations
- astronomer, writer, botanist, botanical collector, editor, mycologist
- Positions held
- women's rights activist
- Wikipedia editions
- 23 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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