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Joseph Hooker

Definition:

Joseph Hooker (1814-1879) was an American military general and a major figure during the American Civil War. He served as a Union general and commanded the Army of the Potomac from 1863 to 1865.

In botany, Joseph Hooker is renowned for his extensive contributions to the field as a British botanist and explorer.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Proper Noun - Person):

Joseph Hooker, also known as "Fighting Joe" Hooker, was a prominent Union general during the American Civil War.

Sample Sentence: Abraham Lincoln appointed Joseph Hooker as the commander of the Army of the Potomac during a critical stage of the war.

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Sense 2 (Proper Noun - Botanist):

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, commonly known as Joseph Hooker, was a renowned British botanist and explorer.

Sample Sentence: Joseph Hooker's contributions to botany include his extensive research on plant species of the Himalayas.

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