1799–1865; english botanist, gardener and orchidologist
John Lindley (1799–1865) was a writer born on May 2, 1799, in Catton, North Yorkshire. He held citizenship of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Lindley was educated at Norwich School, an independent school.
During his lifetime, Lindley had two notable children: Nathaniel Lindley, Baron Lindley and Sarah Lindley Crease. John Lindley passed away on November 1, 1865, in Turnham Green.