William Ransom
William Ransom (January 28, 1826 , Hitchin - 1914) was a UK botanist, pharmacist , archaeologist and , founder of the UK's oldest independent pharmaceutical company. He was a Quaker and owned a pharmacy in the center of Hitchin where he lived all his life.[1] [2] [3]
Several places in Hitchin bear his name notably , the physic garden near the library and William Ransom Primary School.
References[]
- ^ "Life & Times: William Ransom, Hitchin". Hertfordshire. Retrieved 2019-10-06.
- ^ "Our Story | Ransom Naturals Ltd". Retrieved 2019-10-06.
- ^ Desmond, Ray (2002-09-11). Dictionary Of British And Irish Botantists And Horticulturalists Including plant collectors, flower painters and garden designers. CRC Press. ISBN 9781466573871.
Categories:
- Herbalists
- English archaeologists
- English Quakers