William Henry Edwards
American entomologist
Died when: 87 years 20 days (1044 months)Star Sign: Pisces
William Henry Edwards (March 15, 1822 – April 2, 1909) was an American businessman and entomologist.He was an industrial pioneer in the coalfields of West Virginia, opening some of the earliest mines in the southern part of the state.
He was also a prominent naturalist specializing in the study of butterflies.He wrote The Butterflies of North America, a three-volume treatise that is highly regarded for its scholarship and the quality of its illustrations.
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