THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
William Colenso
New Zealand printer, botanist, explorer, missionary and politician (1811–1899)
William Colenso was born on November 17, 1811 in Penzance, United Kingdom and died on February 10, 1899, aged 87.
Born
November 17, 1811
William Colenso died aged 87.
Died: February 10, 1899
- Birthplace
- Penzance, United Kingdom
- Professions
- explorer, missionary, scientific collector, mycologist, cleric, biologist, botanical collector, printer, botanist, politician
- Citizenship
- Colony of New Zealand, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about William Colenso
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
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Questions people ask
How old was William Colenso when they died?
William Colenso died aged 87.
When is William Colenso’s birthday?
William Colenso’s recorded birthday is November 17.
Where was William Colenso born?
William Colenso was born in Penzance, United Kingdom.
When did William Colenso die?
William Colenso died on February 10, 1899.