John Stevens Henslow
John Stevens Henslow | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 February 1796 |
| Died | 16 May 1861 (aged 65) |
| Education | St. John's College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Geology of Anglesey, mentoring Charles Darwin |
| Relatives | John Henslow (grandfather) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology, Botany |
| Institutions | University of Cambridge |
| Notable students | Miles Joseph Berkeley, Cardale Babington, Leonard Jenyns, Richard Thomas Lowe, William Hallowes Miller |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Hensl. |
John Stevens Henslow (6 February 1796 – 16 May 1861) was an English Anglican priest, botanist and geologist. He is best remembered as friend and mentor to Charles Darwin.