Daniel Solander
Daniel Solander was a Swedish botanist who accompanied Joseph Banks on Captain James Cook's first voyage to the Pacific. He is recognized for his contributions to the documentation and classification of numerous plant species, many of which were first identified with the help of Indigenous peoples' knowledge.
Born on Feb 19, 1733 (292 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,344 | $210,000 | 189$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 4,344 | $210,000 | 189$ |
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New Zealand:
A Swedish botanist, Daniel Solander, accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to New Zealand in 1768-1771.
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United Kingdom:
Daniel Solander accompanied Joseph Banks on Captain Cook's voyage and contributed to the botanical discoveries made in Tahiti.
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