Martha King | |
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Born | c.1803 Ireland |
Died | (aged 94) New Plymouth, New Zealand |
Known for | Botanical Art |
Martha King (c.1803 – 31 May 1897) was New Zealand's first resident botanical illustrator. She was a prominent figure in early Whanganui and New Plymouth as a founder of schools in both districts. She was a talented gardener and schoolteacher.[1][2]