The post of Curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew was established in 1841. When the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew came into state ownership in 1841 Sir Willian Jackson Hooker (1785–1865) was appointed its first Director. Over the period 1841 to 1856 Hooker established four curatorial posts at Kew, namely:
The following is a list of Curators of the Royal Botanic Gardens from 1841.
Curators of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew from 1841.
The curatorship has not been filled since 2011.
Other curators at Kew.
William Hooker's other curatorships were:
In addition several other curatorships have existed.
Curator's residence and office.
In the 1890s the Curator lived in a dedicated residence near the gardens' main entrance (which is now Elizabeth Gate). The Curator’s Office was (1910 to 1974) at the northeast corner of the gardens adjacent to the junction of Kew Road and Mortlake Road.