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Charles Lawson

1795-00-00 – 1873-12-21

Portrait of Charles Lawson
A photograph of a portrait of Charles Lawson, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, by John Graham-Gilbert, painted in the 1860s.Credit: John Graham-Gilbert

Life & Legacy

Charles Lawson (1795–1873) was a Scottish nurseryman and merchant, noted for the introduction of foreign crops into the United Kingdom. He served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1862 to 1865.

Occupation & Career

botanist, businessperson, nursery grower

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2959591 — wikidata View source

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