> [!cite] BHL link: this entry starts at [page 279](https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/33212321) of TL-2 Vol. VI > Author links: [IPNI](https://www.ipni.org/a/27687-1) LSID 27687-1, [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21610647) QID Q21610647 > Support pages: [[Abbreviations|abbreviations]], [[Layout key|layout key]], [[Cite TL-2|cite TL-2]] ### Author Thompson, Arnold (1876-1959), British bryologist and teacher (Sphagnaceae); studied at London University and Tübingen (1902-1903), teacher Bootham School York 1903-1906 and at King Edward VII School, Sheffield 1906-1936; in retirement at Skipton; secretary British Bryological Society 1936-1947, president 1948-1949. **Abbreviated name**: *Arn. Thomps.* \[standard form in IPNI: *A.Thomps.*\] #### Herbarium and types [[Collection BM|BM]]. #### Bibliography and biography Desmond p. 606 (b. 15 Jun 1876, d. 27 Jan 1959). #### Biofile - Anon., Rev. bryol. ser. 2. 4(1): 51. 1931, 5(2-3): 145. 1933, 8(1-2): 125. 1935, 10(1-3): 109. 1937. - G.A.S., Naturalist, Leeds 870: 100. 1959 (obit., list publ.). - Lobley, E.M., Trans. Brit. Bryol. Soc. 3: 783. 1960 (obit.). - Sayre, G., Bryologist 80: 519. 1977 (coll. BM). - Scott, L.I., Naturalist 879: 158-159. 1961 (biogr. sketch).