Samuel Parsons
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For the 18th-century lawyer and soldier, see Samuel Holden Parsons. For the 19th-century attorney, translator and banker, see Samuel Parsons Scott. For the American horticulturist, see Samuel Bowne Parsons.
Samuel Bowne Parsons Jr. (February 8, 1844 – February 3, 1923), was an American landscape architect. He is remembered as being a founder of the American Society of Landscape Architects, helping to establish the profession.
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Samuel Bowne Parsons Jr. | |
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Born | February 8, 1844 |
Died | (1923-02-03)February 3, 1923 |
Education | Yale University, Ph.B. (1862) |
Occupation | Landscape architect |
Spouse |
Martha Elizabeth Francis
(m. 1842) |
5th President of the American Society of Landscape Architects | |
In office 1905–1907 | |
Preceded by | John Charles Olmsted |
Succeeded by | Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. |
2nd President of the American Society of Landscape Architects | |
In office 1901–1902 | |
Preceded by | John Charles Olmsted |
Succeeded by | Nathan Franklin Barrett |
Head Landscape Architect of New York City | |
In office 1895–1911 | |
Preceded by | Calvert Vaux |
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