1821 - 1901
H. W. Harkness American Biologist
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| First Name |
H.
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| Middle Name |
W.
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| Last Name |
Harkness
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1820
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| Birthplace |
Pelham, Massachusetts
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| Died |
1901
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| Place of Death |
San Francisco, California
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Biologist
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Harvey Willson “H.W.” Harkness (May 25, 1821 – July 10, 1901) was an American mycologist and natural historian best known for his early descriptions of California fungal species. Born and raised in Massachusetts and trained as a physician, Harkness came to California during the Gold Rush in 1849. He rose to prominence as physician, educator, real estate developer, and newspaper editor in Sacramento, becoming part of the social circle of early California notables such as Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, Collis Huntington, and Mark Hopkins. Harkness was a participant in the ceremony marking the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad, representing California and bearing the Golden Spike that was driven by Leland Stanford marking the completion of the railroad.
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