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Frank Kingdon-Ward

British botanist

Died when: 72 years 153 days (869 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Frank Kingdon-Ward

Francis Kingdon-Ward, born Francis Kingdon Ward (6 November 1885 in Manchester – 8 April 1958) was an English botanist, explorer, plant collector and author.

He published most of his books as Frank Kingdon-Ward and this hyphenated form of his name stuck, becoming the surname of his wives and two daughters.

It also became a pen name for his sister Winifred Mary Ward by default.


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