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1849 John Stevens Henslow, Darwins tutor
1849 John Stevens Henslow (6 February 1796-16 May 1861), crop of lithographic portrait by Thomas Herbert Maguire as part of the Friends of the Ipswich Museum scientific portrait series, commissioned by George Ransome. Henslow was vice-president of the museum and he presented a bound portfolio copy of the portraits to H.R.H. Prince Albert when he inspected the museum in 1851. Henslow, a popular Professor of Botany at Cambridge University, became tutor to Charles Darwin during his time in Cambridge. Darwin was very fond of him, and became known as " the man who follows Henslow". When Henslow and colleague Leonard Jenyns were offered a place on board the Beagle, both decided the role would suit a man with less commitments and suggested Darwin. Henslow helped Darwin in the UK throughout the voyage. Henslow retired many academic duties when he became Rector of Hitchin in 1837
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This print captures the esteemed figure of John Stevens Henslow, a prominent botanist and influential tutor to none other than Charles Darwin himself. In this lithographic portrait by Thomas Herbert Maguire, commissioned as part of the Friends of the Ipswich Museum scientific portrait series, Henslow's dignified presence is immortalized. Henslow's significance in Darwin's life cannot be overstated. As vice-president of the museum and a respected Professor of Botany at Cambridge University, he played a pivotal role in shaping Darwin's scientific journey. Fondly referred to as "the man who follows Henslow". Darwin held great admiration for his mentor. It was through Henslow's recommendation that Darwin embarked on his transformative voyage aboard the Beagle. When offered a place on board, both Henslow and colleague Leonard Jenyns believed that such an opportunity would better suit someone with fewer commitments and suggested Darwin instead. Throughout their time together in Cambridge and beyond, Henslow continued to support and assist Darwin during his groundbreaking exploration. Beyond academia, Henslow also served as Rector of Hitchin from 1837 onwards after retiring from many academic duties. His dedication to education and passion for botanical studies left an indelible mark on countless students fortunate enough to learn under his guidance. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament not only to John Stevens Henslow's significant contributions but also to the enduring bond between teacher and student that shaped one of history's most revolutionary scientific minds – Charles Darwin.
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