John Stevens Henslow

John Stevens Henslow (6 February 1796 – 16 May 1861) was an English Anglican priest, botanist and geologist. He is best remembered as friend and mentor to his pupil Charles Darwin.

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John Stevens Henslow
Born(1796-02-06)6 February 1796
Rochester, Kent, Great Britain
Died16 May 1861(1861-05-16) (aged 65)
Hitcham, Suffolk, United Kingdom
EducationSt. John's College, Cambridge
Known forGeology of Anglesey, mentoring Charles Darwin
RelativesJohn Henslow (grandfather)
Scientific career
FieldsGeology, Botany
InstitutionsUniversity of Cambridge
Notable studentsMiles Joseph Berkeley, Cardale Babington, Leonard Jenyns, Richard Thomas Lowe, William Hallowes Miller
Author abbrev. (botany)Hensl.
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