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Uncover the life and legacy of eighteenth-century naturalist and collector Sir Joseph Banks.
He was honoured with many place names in the South Pacific: Banks Peninsula on the South Island, New Zealand; the Banks Islands in modern-day Vanuatu; the Banks Strait between Tasmania and the Furneaux Islands; Banks Island in the Northwest Territories, Canada; and the Sir Joseph Banks Group in South Australia.
Sir Joseph Banks (born February 13, 1743, London, England—died June 19, 1820, Isleworth, London) was a British explorer, naturalist, and longtime president of the Royal Society, known for his promotion of science.
Apr 27, 2020 · For celebrated botanist Joseph Banks, his voyage with James Cook was more about extending imperial power than simply discovery.
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English explorer and naturalist Joseph Banks was known for his promotion of science. He was a longtime president of the Royal Society , the oldest scientific society in Great Britain. Banks was born on February 13, 1743, in London, England.
Sir Joseph Banks was an eminent English naturalist, explorer and botanist, noted for his promotion of natural sciences. He also remains the longest serving president of the Royal Society of London. Advertisements Early Life and Education: Born in London on January 4, 1743 in a rich Lincolnshire family, Joseph Banks was the son of William
Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), naturalist and patron of science, was born on 13 February 1743 (2 February, O.S.) at Westminster, England, the only son of William Banks (1719-1761) and Sarah, née Bate (1720-1804).
Sir Joseph Banks © Banks was a British explorer and naturalist who, as long-time president of the Royal Society, became known for his promotion of science.
Sir Joseph Banks, 1st Baronet, GCB, FRS. 1743-1820. Our Patron Sir David Attenborough once described Joseph Banks as "That great Panjandrum of British Science." Robert Hobart in a tribute to Sir Joseph quoted "wide as the world is, traces of you are to be found in every corner of it".
