Lewis Weston Dillwyn
British politician and naturalist (1778–1855) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lewis Weston Dillwyn, FRS[1] (21 August 1778 – 31 August 1855) was a British porcelain manufacturer, naturalist and Whig Member of Parliament (MP).
This article needs additional citations for verification. (March 2009) |
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Lewis Weston Dillwyn | |
---|---|
Born | (1778-08-21)21 August 1778 Walthamstow, Essex, England |
Died | 31 August 1855(1855-08-31) (aged 77) Sketty Hall, near Swansea, Wales |
Known for | The British Confervae |
Spouse | Mary Adams |
Children | Six, including John Dillwyn Llewelyn, Lewis Llewelyn Dillwyn, Mary Dillwyn, Suzanna |
Parents |
|
Scientific career | |
Fields | Porcelain manufacturer, naturalist, Member of Parliament |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Dillwyn |
Close