Description: (British Botanist, Geologist and Naturalist Known for Establishing the Rubber Industry in the 'Malay Peninsula')
Henry Nicholas Ridley, an English botanist, geologist, and naturalist, made notable contributions to agriculture in the Malay Peninsula. He was instrumental in promoting rubber trees, which had a significant impact on the region's economy and environment. Despite some controversial methods, such as advocating for rapid deforestation, his work was crucial in the growth of the rubber industry. Due to his intense pursuit of botanical advancements, he was affectionately nicknamed "Mad Ridley."