Augustine Henry

Augustine Henry

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Augustine Henry was an Irish customs surgeon from Cookstown, Tyrone, known for his unintentional contributions to botany, particularly for discovering the handkerchief tree in China in 1888, symbolizing the diverse roles played by Irish professionals in East Asia.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,304
Power
2$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 5,030,000 2,304 $5,100 2$
Totals 1 5,030,000 2,304 $5,100 2$
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Ireland Ireland: Augustine Henry was a customs surgeon who became an ‘accidental botanist’ discovering the handkerchief tree in 1888. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The Princess of 72nd Street; The World Administered by Irishmen; The Lamb – The Irish Times