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John Ellis

Linen merchant, botanist and naturalist (1710-1776) · Scientists · Died at 66

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John Ellis aka Jean Ellis was a British linen merchant and naturalist. Ellis was the first to have a published written description of the Venus flytrap and its botanical name. The standard author abbreviation J.Ellis is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.

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Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society
Copley Medal

About this person

Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1710 to 1776 · aged 66

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