
Joseph Dalton Hooker
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Joseph Dalton Hooker was a prominent British botanist and explorer, known for his extensive contributions to the field of botany and his expeditions to various parts of the world, including the Himalayas. He played a significant role in the development of plant geography and was instrumental in the establishment of the concept of biogeography. Hooker's work, particularly in the Himalayan region, helped lay the foundations for modern plant classification and understanding of plant distribution.
Födelsedatum
June 30, 1817
Födelseplats
Halesworth, Suffolk, England
Dödsdatum
December 10, 1911
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