Birthdate: July 6, 1785
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Norwich, England
Died: August 12, 1865
William Jackson Hooker, an English botanist, is renowned for his contributions at Kew Gardens. He established the Herbarium, expanded the gardens, and set up an arboretum and museum. Hooker also served as the Regius Professor of Botany at Glasgow University and later became the Director of Kew. He collaborated with prominent botanists, published works on diverse plant species, and made notable advancements in botanical exploration and research. His legacy was carried on by his son, Joseph Dalton Hooker, who later became the Director of Kew Gardens.
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