[From
The Museum of Garden History:] Both the Tradescants became famous in their own time. They were gardeners to royalty, collectors of curiosities, travellers and importers of exotic plants. The John Tradescants are buried in the church yard of St-Mary-at-Lambeth which is now the Museum of Garden History, along with the grandson of the same name, who died aged nineteen.
John Tradescant (I) was born in Suffolk circa 1570, although some sources say he was born in The Netherlands. He died on or about 15 April 1638. His son, John Tradescant (II), was born in Meopham, Kent, on or about 4 August 1608. He died in South Lambeth, Surrey, 22 April 1662.
Tradescant the Elder introduced lilac to England in 1620.
Some difference of opinion about Parentage. See References for more information.
