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James Backhouse
English botanist and missionary (1794–1869)
James Backhouse was born on July 8, 1794 in Darlington, United Kingdom and died on January 20, 1869, aged 74.
Born
July 8, 1794
James Backhouse died aged 74.
Died: January 20, 1869
Source:
- Biographical Database of Southern African Science
- SNAC
- Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Darlington, United Kingdom
- Professions
- horticulturist, illustrator, botanist, botanical collector
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
More about James Backhouse
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
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- Biographical Database of Southern African Science
- SNAC
- Common Ground: Who's who in New Zealand botanical names. Supplement Two
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was James Backhouse when they died?
James Backhouse died aged 74.
When is James Backhouse’s birthday?
James Backhouse’s recorded birthday is July 8.
Where was James Backhouse born?
James Backhouse was born in Darlington, United Kingdom.
When did James Backhouse die?
James Backhouse died on January 20, 1869.