John Spurgeon Henkel
South African botanist and forester (1871 - 1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Johannes Elias Spurgeon Henkel aka John Spurgeon Henkel (1871 in Peddie, Eastern Cape – 5 April 1962 in Pietermaritzburg), was a South African botanist and forester. He was deeply involved in the conservation of forests in southern Africa and the introduction of exotic species such as Eucalyptus to Zululand.
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Born | Johannes Elias Spurgeon Henkel 1871 |
Died | 5 April 1962 (Age 91) |
Education | Dale College Boys' High School |
Alma mater | Royal Indian Engineering College |
Spouse | Juanita Gutsche |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany, Forestry |
Institutions | South African College |
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