James De Carle Sowerby was a British mineralogist, botanist, and illustrator. He received an education in chemistry.
Sowerby was born in London, the son of botanical artist James Sowerby, and his wife, Anne de Carle. Wikipedia
Born: June 5, 1787, London, United Kingdom
Died: August 26, 1871 (age 84 years), Kilburn, London, United Kingdom
Children: James Sowerby (1815–1834) and Joseph Sowerby
Parents: James Sowerby