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William Curtis (11 January 1746 – 7 July 1799) was an English botanist and entomologist, who was born at Alton, Hampshire, site of the Curtis Museum. Curtis began as an apothecary , before turning his attention to botany and other natural history.
Jan 11, 2021 · The man behind the magazine, botanist William Curtis, was born on this day in Hampshire, England in 1746. To celebrate his birthday, we’re talking about his short but impactful life - and the legendary publication that carries his name.
William J. R. Curtis (born 21 March 1948, in Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, England) is an architectural historian whose writings have focused on twentieth century architecture. Curtis seems particularly interested in broadening the "canon" to include a wider range of architects working across the world.
Jan 11, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of William Curtis, a botanist, entomologist, and founder of the Curtis Botanical Magazine. Discover how he transformed his garden into a botanical attraction and influenced the study of plants.
Jul 7, 2020 · Learn about William Curtis, the creator and publisher of the influential Curtis Botanical Magazine, and his contributions to botany and entomology. Discover how he transformed his garden into the London Botanic Garden and how he helped gardeners with his magazine.
William Curtis (1746–1799) was an English botanist famous for his ambitious six-volume publication, ‘Flora Londinensis’ (1775–1798). The first of the 72-part project was published in 1777.
William Curtis. 1746 - 1799. William Curtis attended the Friends school in Burford before being apprenticed to apothecary George Vaux, with a view to becoming a doctor. In due course he inherited the practice but decided that his real interest was in botany.
