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John Bartram

American botanist (1699-1777) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 78

John Bartram was an American botanist, horticulturist, and explorer, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for most of his career. Swedish botanist and taxonomist Carl Linnaeus spoke of him as the "greatest natural botanist in the world."

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Bartram corresponded with and shared North American plants and seeds with a variety of scientists in England and Europe.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1699 to 1777 · aged 78