John Worlidge

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Title page of “Vinetum_Britannicum” by John Worlidge, 1678

John Worlidge (1640–1700) was a noted agriculturalist. He lived in Petersfield, Hampshire, England.^[1]

John Worlidge was one of the first British agriculturalists to discuss the importance of farming as an industry. In his most notable book, Vinetum britannicum, Worlidge advocated the production of cider over that of wine in Great Britain because it was better suited to the climate and resources.

Worlidge was considered a great expert on rural affairs. As well as Vinetum Brittannicum, Worlidge wrote Systema Agriculturae (1699) on husbandry, and Systema Horticulturae (1677) on gardening.

References

↑ Hampshire Magazine October 2006 p 58

Attribution

This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Worlidge, John". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900. Check date values in: |date= (help)

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 33459 LCCN: n81127274 ISNI: 0000 0000 8348 9753 GND: 128764481

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Name	Worlidge, John
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Short description	British agriculturalist
Date of birth	1640
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Date of death	1700
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