Edward James Salisbury facts for kids
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Edward James Salisbury
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| Born | 16 April 1886 Limbrick Hall, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England
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| Died | 10 November 1978 (aged 92) Felpham, West Sussex, England
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| Education | University College School |
| Alma mater | University College London |
| Occupation | Ecologist, botanist |
| Employer | East London College |
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| Spouse(s) | Mabel Elwin-Coles (1917–1956) |
| Parent(s) | James Wright Salisbury (businessman) Elizabeth Salisbury née Stimpson |
| Relatives | Frank O. Salisbury (cousin) |
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Sir Edward James Salisbury (born April 16, 1886 – died November 10, 1978) was a famous English scientist. He was a botanist, which means he studied plants, and an ecologist, meaning he studied how living things interact with their environment. He was known for his important work on British plants and how they grow in different places.
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Early Life and Education
Edward Salisbury was born in Harpenden, a town in Hertfordshire, England. He loved nature from a young age. He went to University College London to study botany. In 1905, he finished his first degree.
He continued his studies and earned a special science degree called a D.Sc. in 1913. His research for this degree was about old plant seeds found as fossils. After this, he started working as a senior lecturer at East London College.
Later, he returned to University College London. He became a senior lecturer there in 1924. He then became a "reader" in plant ecology. This meant he was a leading expert in how plants live in their natural homes. By 1929, he was made the Quain Professor of botany. This was a very important job.
Leading the Royal Botanic Gardens
From 1943 to 1956, Sir Edward Salisbury was the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This is a world-famous garden and research center for plants. His time as director was very important.
During this period, the world was recovering from the Second World War. Sir Edward was in charge of fixing and bringing the gardens back to life. He worked hard to restore them after the war.
Awards and Recognition
Sir Edward Salisbury received many honors for his scientific work. On March 15, 1933, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very high honor for scientists in the UK.
In 1945, he won the Royal Medal from the Royal Society. He received this award for his great work in plant ecology. It also recognized his studies of all the different plants found in Britain.
He also received the Veitch Memorial Medal in 1936. This award was from the Royal Horticultural Society. It was given to him because of his popular book, The Living Garden, which came out in 1935. Many people enjoyed reading this book about gardening.
In 1939, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). This is an award given by the King or Queen for important work. In 1946, he was made a knight. This meant he could use the title "Sir" before his name.
Research and Discoveries
Sir Edward's early research focused on how forests grow and change. He spent a lot of time studying the forests in his home county of Hertfordshire.
Later, he became a pioneer in studying plant seeds. He looked at how big seeds were and how many seeds plants produced. He studied how these things related to where the plants lived. He also researched the ecology of common garden weeds. He even studied plants that grow in sand dunes near the sea.
In January 1962, he was chosen to be the President of the Sussex Wildlife Trust. He stayed in this role until April 1967. This shows his dedication to protecting nature.
Popular Books
Sir Edward Salisbury wrote books that helped many people learn about plants and gardens.
- The Living Garden. 1936
- Flowers of the Woods. 1946
See also
In Spanish: Edward James Salisbury para niños
