Ruth Patrick, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ruth Patrick

American botanist and limnologist

Date of Birth: 26-Nov-1907

Place of Birth: Topeka, Kansas, United States

Date of Death: 23-Sep-2013

Profession: botanist, phycologist, ecologist, limnologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Ruth Myrtle Patrick (November 26, 1907 – September 23, 2013) was an American botanist and limnologist specializing in diatoms and freshwater ecology.
She authored more than 200 scientific papers, developed ways to measure the health of freshwater ecosystems and established numerous research facilities.