Hans Sloane
Physician and founder of the British Museum
Born
April 16th, 1660
365 years ago
Died
January 11th, 1753
272 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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An Irish-English physician and academic, played a crucial role in advancing natural history and medicine during the 18th century. Served as the physician to the royal family and contributed to the establishment of the British Museum. Collected over 71,000 items during his lifetime, enriching the cultural and scientific heritage of Britain. His notes and collections laid the groundwork for systematic categorization in biology and anthropology.
Founded the British Museum in 1753
Authored 'A Voyage to the Islands Madera, Barbados, &c.'
Contributed extensively to botanical studies
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