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Joseph Banks was an English explorer and naturalist born on February 13, 1743. He is best known for his participation in several round-the-world sea voyages with James Cook. During these voyages, Banks collected and documented a vast array of plants and animals, making significant contributions to the fields of botany and zoology.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	February 13, 1743
Birth Place	England
Age	276 YEARS OLD
Died On	Jun 19, 1820 (age 77)
Birth Sign	Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $79.6 million (2024)

About

Explorer and naturalist who accompanied James Cook on several round-the-world sea voyages.

Before Fame

He became interested in the natural world as a child, and made that the subject of his studies at Oxford.

Trivia

Although he had little formal scientific training, he collected and observed many samples which helped Scientists back home.

Family Life

He inherited a considerable sum from his father, which financed his seafaring adventures.

Associated With

He was a member of the Royal Navy's scientific expedition to the South Pacific with James Cook.

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