Maurice Abbot-Anderson
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Sir William Maurice Abbot-Anderson CVO (January 1861 – 3 May 1938) was a British physician and conservationist. He served as physician and subsequently honorary physician to Louise, Princess Royal and household.[1]
Born in Sandgate, Kent, he studied medicine at University College London and Durham University.[2]
He founded the Flora's League in 1925, becoming a leading figure on the Wild Plant Conservation Board of the Council for the Protection of Rural England.[2]
He was appointed knight bachelor in 1912.[3] He was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in 1925.[1]