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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.