Robert Fortune

Botanist known for tea plant discoveries

Robert Fortune - Botanist known for tea plant discoveries
Born

1813
212 years ago

Died

April 13th, 1880
144 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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A Scottish botanist and author conducted significant botanical explorations in Asia. Specializing in the study of plants, played a crucial role in the introduction of tea cultivation to India from China. His expeditions in the mid-19th century provided valuable insights into horticulture and botany. Authored several works on botany, documenting both scientific findings and observations about the regions explored. Fortune's contributions significantly influenced the agricultural landscape of British India.

Introduced Chinese tea plants to India

Authored 'Three Years' Wanderings in the Northern Regions of China'

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