William Hillebrand
William Hillebrand | |
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| Born | November 13, 1821 Nieheim, Westphalia, Germany |
| Died | July 13, 1886 (aged 64) Heidelberg, Germany |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany, medicine |
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Wilhelm or William Hillebrand (November 13, 1821 – July 13, 1886) was a German physician. He practiced medicine in several different countries, including for over 20 years in the Hawaiian Islands. In 1850, Hillebrand lived at what is now Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu and gained acknowledgement as a botanist.