Byron Halsted

Byron Halsted

Byron David Halsted (1852–1918) was a noted American biologist and educator.

Halsted was born at Venice, New York. He studied at Michigan State University and at Harvard (D.Sc., 1879).

In 1885, he began teaching botany at Iowa State and in 1889, he moved on to Rutgers in New Jersey.

In addition to his writings on biology and agriculture, Halsted was known for his book, "Barn Plans and Outbuildings" (New York: Orange Judd Co., 1894).

Halsted was an uncle of plant explorer David Fairchild who studied with him in Iowa and New Jersey.

References

*This entry is based on the "National Cyclopedia" entry which is in the public domain.

ee Related

"Halsted, Byron David." "The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography" (1900). 10:123.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Halsted — as a surname may refer to:* Anna Roosevelt Halsted (1906–1975), first child of Franklin Delano Roosevelt * Byron Halsted (1852–1918), American biologist and educator * George Bruce Halsted (1853–1922), American mathematician * William Stewart… …   Wikipedia

  • David Fairchild — David G. Fairchild David Fairchild in 1889 Born April 7, 1869 Lansing, Michigan …   Wikipedia

  • List of Michigan State University people — Liberty Hyde Bailey. Class of 1882. This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries …   Wikipedia

  • David Fairchild — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda David Fairchild David Fairchild in 1889 Nacimiento …   Wikipedia Español

  • Lake View, Chicago — Lake View   Community area   Community Area 6 Lake View Looking ac …   Wikipedia

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in North Side Chicago — For places listed on the National Register in the rest of Chicago, see National Register of Historic Places listings in Central Chicago, National Register of Historic Places listings in South Side Chicago or National Register of Historic Places… …   Wikipedia

  • Liste der Söhne und Töchter von New York City — Liste der Söhne und Töchter von New York City: A Cleveland Abbe, Astronom und erster Meteorologe Gregory Abbott, Musiker, Sänger, Komponist und Musikproduzent Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Basketballspieler Ahmed Abdul Malik, Jazzmusiker J. J. Abrams,… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Barney Brooks — (December 17, 1884 – March 30, 1952), a 20th century U.S. physician and surgeon, was an influential medical educator, particularly in surgical residency training, and was known for his research in orthopedics, intestinal obstruction, and vascular …   Wikipedia

  • The Corruptor — Infobox Film name = The Corruptor caption = Theatrical release poster director = James Foley writer = Robert Pucci starring = Chow Yun Fat Mark Wahlberg Ric Young Byron Mann and Brian Cox producer = Dan Halsted distributor= New Line Cinema budget …   Wikipedia

  • Todeszug nach Yuma — Filmdaten Deutscher Titel Todeszug nach Yuma Originaltitel 3:10 to Yuma Pr …   Deutsch Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”