John Stevens Henslow
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Summary
John Stevens Henslow was born on February 6, 1796[1], in Rochester[2]. He died on May 16, 1861[3], in Hitcham[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], geologist[6], Anglican priest[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (378 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: John Prentis Henslow[11]
- Mother: Francis Stevens[12]
- Spouse: Harriet Jenyns[13]
- Child: Leonard Ramsay Henslow[14], George Henslow[15], Frances Hooker[16], Anne Henslow Barnard[17], Q140070283[18]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19]
- Occupation: priest[20]
- Field of work: geology[21], botany[22]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[23]
- Educated at: St John's College[24]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: John Stevens Henslow[27]
- Residence: England[28]
- Family name: Henslow[29]
- Given name: John[30], Stevens[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Stevens Henslow[32]
- Commons gallery: John Stevens Henslow[33]
- Relative: Joseph Dalton Hooker[34], John Henslow[35], Q139901427[36]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: John Stevens Henslow[40]
Why It Matters
John Stevens Henslow has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was John Stevens Henslow born?
John Stevens Henslow's place of birth was Rochester[2].
Where did John Stevens Henslow die?
John Stevens Henslow passed away in Hitcham[4].
Who were John Stevens Henslow's parents?
John Stevens Henslow's father was John Prentis Henslow[11]. John Stevens Henslow's mother was Francis Stevens[12].
Who was John Stevens Henslow married to?
John Stevens Henslow's spouses include Harriet Jenyns[13].
What did John Stevens Henslow do for work?
John Stevens Henslow worked as a botanist[5], geologist[6], Anglican priest[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].
Where did John Stevens Henslow go to school?
John Stevens Henslow was educated at St John's College[24].