James Bateman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Bateman

English horticulturist

Date of Birth: 18-Jul-1811

Place of Birth: Bury, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 27-Nov-1897

Profession: botanist, horticulturist

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

James Bateman (18 July 1811 – 27 November 1897) was a British landowner and accomplished horticulturist.
He developed Biddulph Grange after moving there around 1840, from nearby Knypersley Hall in Staffordshire, England.
He created the famous gardens at Biddulph with the aid of his friend and painter of seascapes Edward William Cooke.
From 1865–70 he was the founding president of the North Staffordshire Field Club, the large local club which to this day researches local natural history and folklore.