Harry Veitch, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harry Veitch

British botanist and horticulturist

Date of Birth: 24-Jun-1840

Place of Birth: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 06-Jul-1924

Profession: botanist, horticulturist

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Sir Harry James Veitch (24 June 1840 – 6 July 1924) was an eminent English horticulturist in the nineteenth century, who was the head of the family nursery business, James Veitch & Sons, based in Chelsea, London.
He was instrumental in establishing the Chelsea Flower Show, which led to him being knighted for services to horticulture.