Frederick Edward Hulme
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Frederick Edward Hulme (born March 1841 in Hanley (Stoke-on-Trent) , † April 10, 1909 in Kew (London) ) was a British teacher and botanist .
Life
Hulme was born in Hanley to the artist Frederick William Hulme and his wife Caroline. In 1844, due to the father's work, the family moved to London , where Hulme attended the Royal College of Art . He was a botanist, antique dealer and dealt with natural history. In 1869 Hulme was elected to the Linnean Society of London . In 1886 he became a professor at King's College London and taught drawing there. Hulme died in his home in Kew.
Works
General
- 1868: Plant Form
- 1878: Familiar wild flowers
- 1880: Suggestions in Floral Design
- 1902: Wild fruits of the country-side
- 1903: Butterflies and moths of the countryside
- 1907: Wild Flowers in their Seasons
- 1908: Familiar Swiss flowers
prose
- Art, Myths, Archeology and Proverbs
- A history of the town and college of Marlborough
illustration
- Sylvan jump
- Familiar garden flowers
Web links
- Obituary in the Proceedings of the Linnean Society of London
- Short résumé
- Short profile on KCL.ac.uk
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hulme, Frederick Edward |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British author, teacher and botanist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 1841 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hanley (Stoke-on-Trent) |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 10, 1909 |
| Place of death | Kew (London) |