John Stevens Henslow, 1796–1861

  Clergyman , botanist and mineralogist . CD’s teacher and friend. Professor of mineralogy, Cambridge University, 1822–7; professor of botany, 1825–61. Extended and remodelled the Cambridge botanic garden. Curate of Little St Mary’s Church, Cambridge, 1824–32; vicar of Cholsey-cum-Moulsford, Berkshire, 1832–7; rector of Hitcham, Suffolk, 1837–61.

Sources: DNB DSB Historical register of the University of Cambridge

(See the bibliography for full references to sources)

See also Correspondence, volume(s): 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12