Jane Wells Webb Loudon

English science fiction writer and botanist (1807–1858).

Born August 19th, 1807 in Birmingham. [ref]

Died July 13th, 1858 at 50 years old in London. [ref]

Occupations
botanist, editor, novelist, science fiction writer, writer
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson