William Sherard

For the English official and peer, see William Sherard, 1st Baron Sherard. Not to be confused with William Sherrard.

William Sherard (27 February 1659 – 11 August 1728) was an English botanist who, alongside John Ray, was considered to be a highly notable English botanist of his day, though recognition of his work was hampered by his lower class origins.

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