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Jul 06, 1785 Norwich, England, United Kingdom Died on 12 Aug 1865 (aged 80)
English systematic botanist and botanical illustrator
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About William Jackson Hooker
- Sir William Jackson Hooker (6 July 1785 – 12 August 1865) 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.
