Nicholas Marcellus Hentz | |
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| Born | 25 June 1797 |
| Died | 4 November 1856 |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, Educator, and Arachnologist |
| Known for | America's first arachnologist |
| Notable work | The Spiders of the United States |
| Spouse | Caroline Lee Whiting (married 30 September 1824) |
Nicholas Marcellus Hentz (July 25, 1797 – November 4, 1856) was a French American educator and arachnologist.