James Sherard

James Sherard
Born(1666-11-01)1 November 1666
Bushby, Leicestershire, England
Died1 November 1738(1738-11-01) (aged 72)
NationalityEnglish
Alma materMerchant Taylors' School, Northwood
Scientific career
Fields
InstitutionsChelsea Physic Garden

James Sherard (1 November 1666[1] – 12 February 1738) was an English apothecary, botanist, and amateur musician.

  1. ^ Tilmouth, "James Sherard, an English Amateur Composer", 315. Webb gives a birthdate of 1 July but Tilmouth writes that the register of births at Thurnby church in Leicestershire gives the date of 1 November.