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]
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