William Hillebrand

William Hillebrand
BornNovember 13, 1821 (1821-11-13)
DiedJuly 13, 1886 (1886-07-14) (aged 64)
Heidelberg, Germany
Scientific career
FieldsBotany, medicine

Wilhelm or William Hillebrand (November 13, 1821 – July 13, 1886) was a German physician. He practiced medicine in several different countries, including for over 20 years in the Hawaiian Islands. In 1850, Hillebrand lived at what is now Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu and gained acknowledgement as a botanist.