John Muirhead Macfarlane [SEP] date of death
John Muirhead Macfarlane
John Muirhead Macfarlane FRSE LLD (28 September 1855, Kirkcaldy, Fife – 16 September 1943, Lancaster) was a Scottish botanist. 
Life.
He was born in Kirkcaldy in Fife on 28 September 1855. He was educated locally, then studied sciences at the University of Edinburgh, first graduating with a BSc , followed by a degree of Doctor of Science in 1883.
He occupied several different academic positions at the University of Edinburgh and the Royal Dick Veterinary College. In 1885 he was elected
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