Background
Stearn, William Thomas was born on April 16, 1911 in Cambridge, England. Son of Thomas and Nellie (Kiddy) Stearn.
Stearn, William Thomas was born on April 16, 1911 in Cambridge, England. Son of Thomas and Nellie (Kiddy) Stearn.
Doctor of Science, University Leiden, 1960. Doctor of Science, University Cambridge, 1967. Fil. Doctor, University Uppsala, 1972.
Library, Lindley Library./Royal Horticultural Society, London, 1933-1941, 46-52; botanist, British Museum Natural History, London, 1952-1976; visiting professor, U. Reading, 1977-1983.
Fellow Linnean Society of London (president 1979-1982, Linnean medal 1976), Royal Horticultural Society (vice president since 1986, Victoria medal 1965), Institute of Biology. Member Order of Northern Star (commander 1980), Royal Swedish Academy of Science.
Married Eldwyth Ruth Alford, August 15, 1940. Children: Roger Thomas, Margaret Ruth, Helen Elizabeth.