William Hooker

Botanist, Academic

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Sir William Jackson Hooker, FRS was an English systematic botanist and organiser, and botanical illustrator. He held the post of Regius Professor of Botany at Glasgow University, and was Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He enjoyed the friendship and support of Sir Joseph Banks for his exploring, collecting and organising work. His son, Joseph Dalton Hooker, succeeded him to the Directorship of Kew Gardens.

Born

Jul 6, 1785
Norwich

Nationality

Profession

Employment

Died

Aug 12, 1865
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Resting place

The Parish Church of Saint Anne

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on July 23, 2013

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