About Milton Hopkins
Lived 1906 – 1983 (aged 76). Milton Hopkins was a botanist.
Milton Hopkins Jr. (1906–1983) was an American historian, professor of biology, and an editor of college textbooks.
Biography In 1917 Milton Hopkins Jr. moved with his family to Port Washington, New York and attended elementary school and high school there. In 1930 he received his bachelor's degree from Amherst College. After graduating with M.A. and Ph.D. in biology from Harvard University, he was a professor of biology from 1936 to 1945 at the University of Oklahoma.
From 1945 until retirement, Milton Hopkins was editor-in-chief of college textbooks at Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
Taxon named in his honor The Christmas darter (Etheostoma hopkinsi) is named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Milton Hopkins?
American botanist, historian, professor, and textbook editor (1906-1983)
When was Milton Hopkins born?
Milton Hopkins was born on 12 September 1906 in Glen Cove.
When did Milton Hopkins die?
Milton Hopkins died on 25 March 1983 in St. Francis Hospital.
What was Milton Hopkins's occupation?
Milton Hopkins was a botanist.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Milton Hopkins (biologist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Milton Hopkins. https://biography.guide/milton-hopkins/
MLA: "Milton Hopkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/milton-hopkins/.
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