Joseph Banks, President of the Royal Society (PRS), botanist, 1800s. Artist: Thomas Philips
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Joseph Banks, President of the Royal Society (PRS), botanist, 1800s. Artist: Thomas Philips

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Joseph Banks, President of the Royal Society (PRS), botanist, 1800s. Banks travelled to Newfoundland in 1766 on an expedition to collect plants. Between 1768 and 1771 he made a round the world voyage alongside Captain James Cook on the ship, The Endeavour. He also travelled to the Hebrides and Iceland. In 1778 he became president of the Royal Society, a post he kept for 41 years. He established the African Association, and played an important part in the foundation of the colony of New South Wales, Australia.
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Date

1800

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Photo12/Heritage Images

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HRM19B63_116

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Non

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18,0Mo (3,5Mo) / 18,8cm x 24,0cm / 2219 x 2833 (300dpi)

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