Hope, Frederick William

Pronunciation
/HOHP, FRED-er-ik WIL-yum/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hope, Frederick William
Plural
Hope, Frederick William

Definition

A British entomologist and founder of the Hope Entomological Collections at the University of Oxford; renowned for his contributions to the study of insects.

Etymology

Named after Frederick William Hope (1797–1862), who made significant contributions to entomology in the 19th century.

Example

Frederick William Hope significantly enriched the field of entomology through his extensive collections and publications.

Related Terms

  • Entomology
  • Hope Entomological Collections
  • Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Usage Notes

Frederick William Hope is often mentioned in the context of historical development in entomological studies and the establishment of insect collections.