John Stevens Henslow | |
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Born | |
Died | 16 May 1861 | (aged 65)
Education | St. John's College, Cambridge |
Known for | Geology of Anglesey, mentoring Charles Darwin |
Relatives | John Henslow (grandfather) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology, Botany |
Institutions | University of Cambridge |
Notable students | Miles Joseph Berkeley, Cardale Babington, Leonard Jenyns, Richard Thomas Lowe, William Hallowes Miller |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Hensl. |
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.