William Saunders (scientist)

William Saunders
Born(1836-06-16)June 16, 1836
Crediton, England
DiedSeptember 13, 1914(1914-09-13) (aged 78)
SpouseSarah Agnes Robinson
Children6, including Charles E. Saunders

William Saunders, CMG (June 16, 1836 – September 13, 1914) was a Canadian agriculturalist, entomologist and pharmacist. He was a pioneer in Canadian agricultural science, led the establishment of the Experimental Farm System and served as its first director for almost 25 years.