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26 de jun. de 2024 · Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (born June 30, 1817, Halesworth, Suffolk, England—died December 10, 1911, Sunningdale, Berkshire) was an English botanist noted for his botanical travels and studies and for his encouragement of Charles Darwin and of Darwin’s theories.
12 de jun. de 2024 · Following the “horror of Fredericksburg” (December 13, 1862), the Confederate army of Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Union force under Gen. Joseph Hooker had spent the winter facing each other across the Rappahannock River in Virginia.
Hace 1 día · En una carta que Darwin escribió en 1879 a su amigo Joseph Hooker, botánico y explorador, le decía: "El aparente rápido desarrollo de todas las plantas superiores en los últimos tiempos...
Hace 1 día · President Abraham Lincoln initially prodded Major General Joseph Hooker to move his Union forces in pursuit of Lee, but relieved Hooker of his command just three days before the battle, replacing him with Meade.
Hace 6 días · When, the advantages of the enemy's position are considered, and his preponderating numbers, the forcing of the passage of South Mountain will be classed among the most brilliant and satisfactory achievements of this army, and its principal glory will be awarded to the First Corps.
Hace 10 horas · Both Ambrose Burnside and Joseph Hooker attempted to strike at Richmond via the direct overland route between the two contending capitals, in concordance with Halleck’s and Lincoln’s priorities. Both failed, in large part due to their respective failings as army commanders, but the strategic isolation of their campaigns did not help matters.
18 de jun. de 2024 · During the spring of 1863, he established a reputation as an outstanding administrator and restored the morale of his soldiers through reforms in health and welfare programs. Hooker commanded the Army of the Potomac during Chancellorsville.
