J. R. Henderson (biologist)

John Robert Henderson CIE
Superintendent of the Government Museum, Chennai and Connemara Public Library
In office 1908–1920
Preceded by	Edgar Thurston
Succeeded by	F. H. Gravely
Personal details
Born	1863
Died	1925
Profession	zoologist

John Robert Henderson CIE (1863-1925) was a British zoologist who served as the Chief Superintendent of the Government Museum, Chennai from 1908 to 1920.

Henderson was born in the United Kingdom in 1863. After his early education in England, Henderson joined the Indian Educational Service as Professor of Zoology, Madras Christian College in 1892.

Henderson served as Professor of Zoology at the Madras Christian College from 1892 to 1908. In 1908, Henderson succeeded Edgar Thurston as Superintendent of Government Museum and Connemara Library. Henderson was made a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) for his contributions.

Henderson died in 1925 at the age of 62.

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