Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker OM GCSI CB MD FRS (30 June 1817 – 10 December 1911) was a British botanist and explorer of the 19th century. Hooker was one of the founders of geographical botany, and Charles Darwin's closest friend. He was Director of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, for twenty years, in succession to his father, William Jackson Hooker, and was awarded the highest honours of British science.
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Questions and Answers
Q: Who was Joseph Dalton Hooker?
A: Joseph Dalton Hooker was a British botanist and explorer of the 19th century.
Q: What was Hooker's contribution to geography and botany?
A: Hooker was one of the founders of geographical botany.
Q: Who was Hooker's closest friend?
A: Charles Darwin was Hooker's closest friend.
Q: What position did Hooker hold at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew?
A: Hooker was Director of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, for twenty years.
Q: Who was Hooker's predecessor at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew?
A: William Jackson Hooker was Hooker's predecessor at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.
Q: Was Hooker recognized for his contributions to science?
A: Yes, Hooker was awarded the highest honours of British science.
Q: When did Hooker pass away?
A: Hooker passed away on December 10th, 1911.