Frank Nigel Hepper
| F. Nigel Hepper | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 13, 1929 Leeds |
| Died |
May 16, 2013 (aged 84) Kingston upon Thames |
| Nationality | English |
| Fields | Botany |
| Institutions | The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew |
| Known for | Phenology |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Hepper |
| Spouse | Helen Morrish |
| Children | 3 sons |
Frank Nigel Hepper FLS FIBiol (13 March 1929 - 16 May 2013) was an English botanist, best known for his work as editor of the "Flora of West Tropical Africa (vol. II and III)[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
Hepper was born in Leeds, living in Weetwood and educated at Leeds Grammar School and King’s College, Newcastle. During the war Hepper's family evacuated to a cottage in Cumbria and established a smallholding, an experience recounted in Hepper's book Life on a Lake District Smallholding, published shortly before his death.[4] Hepper's memoirs of his early life also include a diary account of visit to London which included a visit to Kew Gardens.[5]
Career
Hepper started work at Kew in 1950 but was soon called up for national service which he served in the RAF until 1952.[4]
Publications
- Hepper, F. N., ed. (1963). Flora of West Tropical Africa 3. Crown Agents for Oversea Governments and Administrations. p. 544.
- Hepper, F. N., ed. (1969). Arabian and African frankincense trees. Egypt exploration Soc. p. 4.
- Hepper, F. N., ed. (1972). Flora of west tropical Africa: all territories in West Africa south of latitude 18N̊, and to the west of Lake, Chad and Fernando Po. 3 part 2. Governments of Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and the Gambia. p. 3. ISBN 0855920203.
- Commencement of flowering: phenological records at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond 1953-1973. 1973.
- Hepper, F. Nigel (1976). Plants of the Yemen. Stud. Speleol. p. 40.
- Hepper, F. Nigel (June 1987). Planting a Bible garden : a practical reference guide for the home gardener, schools, colleges, and churches in all climates of the world. HMSO. ISBN 9780112500117.
- Hepper, F. Nigel (June 1989). Plant Hunting for Kew. Unipub. ISBN 978-0112500384.
- Hepper, F. Nigel (1990). Pharaoh's flowers : the botanical treasures of Tutankhamun. ISBN 9780981773636.
- Hepper, F. Nigel; Molan, Chris; Burn, Jeffrey J. (October 1995). Lands of the Bible: From Plants and Creatures to Battles and Covenants (Bible World). Thomas Nelson. ISBN 978-0785279082.
- Hepper, F. Nigel (20 January 2012). Life On A Lake District Smallholding. lulu.com. ISBN 9781471066252.
References
- ↑ Ed. Encyclopaedia Britannica. 1976. p. 767. ISBN 0852293119.
- ↑ "Frank Nigel Hepper, B.Sc, F.L.S., F.I.Biol." (PDF). Kew Guild.
- ↑ "Frank Nigel HEPPER Obituary: View Frank HEPPER's Obituary by The Times". Announcements.thetimes.co.uk. 2013-05-16. Retrieved 2013-05-31.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Prance, Ghillean (3 June 2013). "Nigel Hepper: Kew botanist whose meticulous work gave warning of climate change". The Independent.
- ↑ "Nigel Hepper Diary" (PDF).
- ↑ "Author Query for 'Hepper'". International Plant Names Index.
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