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. III. 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. III part 2. Governments of Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and the Gambia. p. 3. ISBN 0855920181.
- 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
- ↑ Britannica Book of the Year (Encyclopaedia Britannica ed.). 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.
- 1 2 3 Prance, Ghillean (3 June 2013). "Nigel Hepper: Kew botanist whose meticulous work gave warning of climate change". The Independent.
- ↑ Hepper, F. Nigel (July 1945). "Nigel Hepper Diary" (PDF).
- ↑ IPNI. Hepper.
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