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   Sir Joseph Banks, 1st Baronet, GCB , FRS (24 February [ O.S. 13 February] 1743 – 19 June 1820 [1]) was an English naturalist, botanist, and patron of the natural sciences. [2] Banks made his name on the 1766 natural-history expedition to Newfoundland and Labrador.

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   • The early life of Joseph Banks.
   • Newfoundland and Labrador (HMS Niger) In 1766 Banks joined HMS Niger, travelling under the command of Sir Thomas Adams. The purpose of the journey was to transport a party of mariners to build a fort and survey the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, today Canada's most easterly province.
   • The South Pacific (HMS Endeavour) A few years later, Banks persuaded the admiralty to allow him to join an expedition led by James Cook to the South Pacific.
   • Iceland (Sir Lawrence) The following year, Banks led Britain's first-ever scientific expedition to Iceland.

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   Jun 15, 2024 · 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.

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   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. Joseph Banks was born on 13...

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   Who is Joseph Banks & what did he do?

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   Why was Joseph Banks a baronet?

   • Joseph Banks was made a baronet in 1781 and a Knight Commander of Bath in 1795 for his patronage of natural science. Drawer of butterflies from the insect collection of Sir Joseph Banks - a collection of more than 4,000 insects, including butterflies, flies, bugs and moths

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   Where is Sir Joseph Banks now?

   • The portrait is now hanging in the Council Chamber of the Guildhall Museum. The Sir Joseph Banks Centre is located in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, housed in a Grade II listed building, which was recently restored by the Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire to celebrate Banks' life.

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   Was Joseph Banks more than Captain Cook's botanist?

   • Joseph Banks was more than Captain Cook's botanist. He was an agent of the British Empire - ABC News Joseph Banks was more than Captain Cook's botanist. He was an agent of the British Empire Joseph Banks was more than Captain Cook's botanist. He was an agent of the British Empire A portrait of Joseph Banks by Joshua Reynolds (circa 1771-1773).

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   Sir Joseph Banks, 1st Baronet, GCB, PRS was an English naturalist, botanist and patron of the natural sciences. He accompanied Captain James Cook on his first voyage of discovery around the World, he also visited Newfoundland, Iceland and Holland.

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   Apr 29, 2020 · Sir Joseph Banks is justly celebrated as a “naturalist, botanist, and patron of the natural sciences.” His role as an expedition scientist on Captain Cook’s first voyage set a benchmark for rigour, and helped to lift him to election as president of the Royal Society in 1778.

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    Apr 28, 2020 · Sir Joseph Banks is justly celebrated as a "naturalist, botanist, and patron of the natural sciences." His role as an expedition scientist on Captain Cook's first voyage set a benchmark for rigour, and helped to lift him to election as president of the Royal Society in 1778.