Benjamin Smith Barton

Botanist and physician, natural history.

Benjamin Smith Barton - Botanist and physician, natural history.
Born

February 10th, 1766
259 years ago

Died

1815
210 years ago — 49 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Born in 1766, a notable figure in American botany and medicine. Played a significant role in the advancement of natural history in the United States. Served as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and authored several influential works on plants and medical practices. Contributed to early studies in botany by cataloging American plant species and emphasizing the importance of observational methods in science.

Authored 'Elements of Botany'

Served as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania

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