Banks, Sir Joseph, 1743-1820 (Baronet and naturalist)
Dates
- Existence: 1743 - 1820
Biography
Sir Joseph Banks, Baronet (1743-1820), was born at Argyle Street, London, on 13 February 1743. He was educated by a private tutor, before attending Harrow School and Eton. He entered Christ Church, Oxford, in 1760, where his interest in botany prompted him to procure a teacher in this field for the students. In 1766 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society, and in that year travelled to Newfoundland to collect plants. During 1768-1771 he journeyed with Cook around the world in the Endeavour, and made natural history collections. In 1772 he visited Iceland. He was President of the Royal Society, 1778-1820, and was created Baronet in 1781. Banks died at Spring Grove, Isleworth, on 19 June 1820. His collections and library passed to the British Museum after his death.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Association for Promoting the Discovery of Interior Parts of Africa: Papers
Minute books and list of members
James Donn: Letter to Sir Joseph Banks, 1794
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
Sir Joseph Banks: Journals
Two journals in a volume of 94 folios: 1. 'Journal of an Excursion to Eastbury and Bristol etc. in May and June 1767'. 2. 'Journal of an Excursion to Wales etc. Began August the 13th 1767 Ended January the 29th 1768'.
William Webb: Letter to Sir Joseph Banks, 1818
Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.
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