Joseph Whitaker (naturalist)
Joseph Whitaker | |
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Portrait of Joseph Whitaker | |
| Born | 12 July 1850 Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Died | 27 May 1932 (aged 81) Rainworth, Nottinghamshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | study of natural history and botany |
| Spouse | Mary Edison |
| Children | five |
Joseph Whitaker, Esq., FZS (12 July 1850 – 27 May 1932) was an English naturalist who lived for most of his life at Rainworth, in Nottinghamshire, England. He was also a keen sportsman, botanist, fisherman and collected curios. He wrote several books, and some of his collection passed to the Mansfield Museum.