William Jackson Hooker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Jackson Hooker

English systematic botanist and botanical illustrator

Date of Birth: 06-Jul-1785

Place of Birth: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 12-Aug-1865

Profession: illustrator, university teacher, botanist, botanical illustrator, pteridologist

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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.