Background
HIERN, William Philip was born on January 19, 1839 in Stafford. Son of late J. G. Hiern and Ann, daughter of James Webb.
HIERN, William Philip was born on January 19, 1839 in Stafford. Son of late J. G. Hiern and Ann, daughter of James Webb.
Studied at St. John’s College, Cambridge (Fellow 1863-1868). Has given great attention to Systematic Botany and to Mathematics. Has made contributions to the P'lora of Tropical Africa, British India, South Africa, etc.
J.P; Botanist and Mathematician; Devon County Alderman.
Fellow of the Royal Society 1903. Fellow of the Linnean Society. Club: New University.
Spouse 1868, Martha Bainford.