May 17, 1798
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THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
George Don
Scottish botanist (1798-1856)
George Don has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists April 29, 1798 in Forfar, United Kingdom.
Born
April 29, 1798
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: February 25, 1856
Source:
No external source identified
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Forfar, United Kingdom
- Professions
- botanical collector, horticulturist, botanist
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: April 29, 1798 (No external source identified) or May 17, 1798 (No external source identified).
The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.
More about George Don
Family
- Sibling
- David Don
All birth date sources
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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was George Don born?
George Don was born in Forfar, United Kingdom.
When did George Don die?
George Don died on February 25, 1856.