William Chapman Hewitson

Who was William Chapman Hewitson?

William Chapman Hewitson was a British naturalist, born on 9 January 1806 in Newcastle upon Tyne and died on 28 May 1878. A wealthy collector, this naturalist was particularly devoted to the Coleoptera and the Lepidoptera and, also, to bird's nests and eggs. His collection of butterflies, purchased from travellers throughout the world, was one of the largest and most important of his time. He was a very accomplished illustrator.