Amelia Griffiths
Amelia Warren Griffiths | |
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| Born | Amelia Warren Rogers January 14, 1768 Pilton, Devon, UK |
| Died | January 4, 1858 (aged 89) Torquay, Devon, UK |
| Known for | Phycologist; collection and description of seaweed (marine algae) |
| Spouse | William Griffiths |
| Children | 5 |
| Scientific career | |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | A.W.Griffiths |
Amelia Griffiths (1768–1858), often referred to in contemporary works as Mrs Griffiths of Torquay, was a beachcomber and amateur phycologist who made many important collections of marine algae specimens.