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D. G. Hessayon (David Gerald Hessayon) was born on 13 February, 1928 in Manchester, is a British author and botanist. Discover D. G. Hessayon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?
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David Gerald Hessayon |
| Occupation |
Author, botanist |
| Age |
96 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
13 February, 1928 |
| Birthday |
13 February |
| Birthplace |
Manchester |
| Nationality |
Manchester
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D. G. Hessayon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 96 years old, D. G. Hessayon height not available right now. We will update D. G. Hessayon's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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D. G. Hessayon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is D. G. Hessayon worth at the age of 96 years old? D. G. Hessayon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Author. He is from Manchester. We have estimated D. G. Hessayon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Author |
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David Gerald Hessayon OBE (born 1928) is a British author and botanist of Cypriot descent who is known for a best-selling series of paperback gardening manuals known as the "Expert Guides" under his title Dr. D. G. Hessayon.
In 1950, he travelled to the United States where he worked as the editor of a small town newspaper.
In 1953, he went to the Gold Coast as a Research Fellow at the University College before returning to Manchester to obtain his doctorate in soil ecology.
In 1955, he accepted a position as chief scientist with Pan Britannica Industries Ltd (PBI), becoming chairman in 1972.
It was whilst working for PBI that Dr. Hessayon formulated the idea for his "Expert" guides to gardening.
A steady stream of publications followed the initial Be Your Own Gardening Expert, each maintaining the basic formula of down-to-earth writing broken up into short sections with headers, and illustrated with what were at the time lavish numbers of colour photographs, graphic images and charts.
In later editions the Be Your Own ...Expert titles were changed to The ... Expert.
The series started in 1958 with Be Your Own Gardening Expert and in 2008 it celebrated its 50th anniversary and the 50 millionth copy in print.
They have become the best selling gardening books in history.
Hessayon is the son of a Cypriot landowner and grew up in Salford, Lancashire, England.
He gained a Bachelor of Science degree in botany from Leeds University.
Since 1959, Hessayon has written many books.
On the British bestsellers list for the 1980s, two Experts were in the Top 10.
There are over 20 "Expert" titles in 22 languages and in Britain their sales continue to dominate the gardening paperback lists.
The Vegetable & Herb Expert continues to be the best seller.
He was also awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society in 1992 for his contribution to the advancement and improvement of the science and practice of horticulture.
In 1993, Hessayon received the first-ever Lifetime Achievement award at the British Book Awards.
In 1999, he was awarded a Guinness World Records certificate for being Britain's "bestselling non-fiction author of the 1990s".
Despite a resolve to stay out of the limelight, Hessayon has received further awards - a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Garden Media Guild, three honorary doctorates and, in 2007, an OBE.
