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About Henry Shaw
Henry Shaw was an American businessman, amateur botanist, and slave owner in St. Louis, Missouri when it was a gateway city to the West. His businesses supplied residents, pioneers and others. Having made his fortune, he was able to retire at age 40, pursue his interest in botany, and used much of his fortune in philanthropy. He is best known as the founder of the Missouri Botanical Garden, but he also donated the land to the city for Tower Grove Park and oversaw its development. He donated funds to several other city institutions as well.
Everything about Henry Shaw →- Occupation
- botanist, businessperson
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- July 24, 1800
- Died
- August 25, 1889