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Francis Raymond Fosberg

Francis Raymond Fosberg, American botanist and author (died 1993)

Born
May 20, 1908
Died
September 25, 1993
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Birth year
1908

About Francis Raymond Fosberg

Francis Raymond Fosberg was an American botanist. A prolific collector and author, he played a significant role in the development of coral reef and island studies. In 1968 Fosberg transferred to the Department of Botany, where he became curator. Fosberg has contributed to more than 700 books and papers.

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The world when Francis Raymond Fosberg was born

Francis Raymond Fosberg was born in 1908. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1908

  • Best-selling book"Mr. Crewe's Career" – Winston Churchill

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentChicago Cubs win World Series
  • Top headlineFord Model T goes on sale — $850
  • Technology milestoneFord Model T — affordable automobile for the masses
  • Defining fadAutomobile craze
  • World population~1.68B

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderTheodore Roosevelt
  • U.S. population87.4M

1908 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Francis Raymond Fosberg's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19082026
Population87.4M341 million

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