Thomas Garnier

1776–1873 (age 97)

Biography

Thomas Garnier, born in 1776, combined a lifelong devotion to botany with gentle stewardship of the gardens around Winchester Cathedral.

His patient cataloguing of plants and his generous guidance to younger naturalists enriched the study of British flora until his death in 1873.

Also buried at Winchester Cathedral

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