John Spurgeon Henkel
Johannes Elias Spurgeon Henkel aka John Spurgeon Henkel (1871 in Peddie, Eastern Cape – 5 April 1962 in Pietermaritzburg), was a South African botanist and forester. He was deeply involved in the conservation of forests in southern Africa and the introduction of exotic species such as Eucalyptus to Zululand.
John Spurgeon Henkel | |
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| Born | Johannes Elias Spurgeon Henkel 1871 Peddie, Cape Colony |
| Died | 5 April 1962 (Age 91) Pietermaritzburg |
| Education | Dale College Boys' High School |
| Alma mater | Royal Indian Engineering College |
| Spouse | Juanita Gutsche |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany, Forestry |
| Institutions | South African College |
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