John Stevens Henslow
British botanist, geologist, and priest (1796–1861) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Stevens Henslow (6 February 1796 – 16 May 1861) was an English Anglican priest, botanist and geologist. He is best remembered as friend and mentor to his pupil Charles Darwin.
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John Stevens Henslow | |
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Born | (1796-02-06)6 February 1796 |
Died | 16 May 1861(1861-05-16) (aged 65) |
Education | St. John's College, Cambridge |
Known for | Geology of Anglesey, mentoring Charles Darwin |
Relatives | John Henslow (grandfather) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology, Botany |
Institutions | University of Cambridge |
Notable students | Miles Joseph Berkeley, Cardale Babington, Leonard Jenyns, Richard Thomas Lowe, William Hallowes Miller |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Hensl. |
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