Birthdate: June 30, 1817
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Halesworth, Suffolk, England
Died: December 10, 1911
Joseph Dalton Hooker, a renowned British botanist and explorer in the 19th century, was instrumental in advancing geographical botany. Known for his friendship with Charles Darwin, he served as the director of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew for twenty years. Hooker received top honors in British science for his impactful contributions to botany and exploration, greatly influencing the understanding of plant biodiversity and evolution.
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