Douglas Houghton Campbell
Botanist

Douglas Houghton Campbell Net Worth

Douglas Houghton Campbell was a botany professor born in Detroit, MI on December 19, 1859. He was one of the first 15 founding professors of Stanford University and is best known for his 1895 book The Structure and Development of Mosses and Ferns, which is still considered the authoritative work on the subject.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 19, 1859
Birth Place Detroit, MI
Age 160 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 24, 1953 (age 93)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)

About

Botany professor who was one of the first 15 founding professors of Stanford University. His 1895 book The Structure and Development of Mosses and Ferns is the authoritative work on the subject.

Before Fame

He studied botany at the University of Michigan, and completed his Ph.D. in German, integrating into his research the latest techniques developed by Zoologists.

Trivia

His best known works were textbooks that were in widespread use for decades after publication, completed when he was the head of the Botany department at the newly-formed Stanford University.

Family Life

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, his father J. V. Campbell a member of the State Supreme Court of Michigan.

Associated With

Joseph Bergen, his contemporary, also contributed a lot to the development of botany.

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