John Spurgeon Henkel
John Spurgeon Henkel | |
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| Born | Johannes Elias Spurgeon Henkel 1871 |
| Died | 5 April 1962 (Age 91) |
| Education | Dale College Boys' High School |
| Alma mater | Royal Indian Engineering College |
| Spouse | Juanita Gutsche |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany, Forestry |
| Institutions | South African College |
Johannes Elias Spurgeon Henkel aka John Spurgeon Henkel (1871 in Peddie, Eastern Cape – 5 April 1962 in Pietermaritzburg), was a South African botanist and forester. He was deeply involved in the conservation of forests in southern Africa and the introduction of exotic species such as Eucalyptus to Zululand.