Amelia Egerton, Lady Hume

Amelia Egerton, also known as Lady Amelia Hume (25 November 1751 – 8 August 1809), was a British horticulturalist. She and her husband, Sir Abraham Hume, 2nd Baronet, are best known for their rare plant collection at Wormleybury and their introduction of many rare plant species into England.

Lady Amelia Hume
Lady Amelia Hume, by Joshua Reynolds
Born
Amelia Egerton

(1751-11-25)25 November 1751
Died8 August 1809(1809-08-08) (aged 57)
London, England
NationalityBritish
Known forIntroducing plants from India and the Far East into England
SpouseSir Abraham Hume, 2nd Baronet
Scientific career
FieldsHorticulture
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