John Lindley ( 1799 - 1865 )

Birth: Catton, near Norwich, Norfolk, England (05 February 1799) Death: His house on Acton Green, Middlesex (01 November 1865) Burial: Acton cemetery, Middlesex Research Field: Botany, horticulture Career: Assistant Librarian to Sir Joseph Banks; Assistant Secretary, Horticultural Society (1822-1841); Professor of Botany, University College London (1829-1860); Lecturer on Botany, Apothecaries Company (1836-1853); lost an eye in youth; died of apoplexy Memberships: FLS (1820); FGS Membership: Fellow Election Date: 17/01/1828 Medals/Prizes: Royal Medal 1857.