William Hillebrand

For the American chemist and his son, see William Francis Hillebrand.
William Hillebrand
BornNovember 13, 1821 (1821-11-13)
Nieheim, Westphalia, Germany
DiedJuly 13, 1886(1886-07-13) (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 countries, including the Hawaiian Islands for over 20 years. In 1850, Hillebrand lived at what is now Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu and gained acknowledgement as a botanist.

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