William Thompson (viticulturist), Date of Birth, Date of Death

William Thompson (viticulturist)

English-born viticulturist and wine producer in California

Date of Birth: 26-Nov-1816

Date of Death: 19-Oct-1897

Profession: Winzer, botanist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

William Thompson (26 November 1816 - 19 October 1897) was an English born viticulturist, credited with the introduction and popularization of the Sultana grape in the Central Valley of California.
Known widely as the Thompson Seedless variety in the United States, the high yielding pale green grape accounts for approximately 95% of raisins produced in California.