Joseph Banks
Joseph Banks was an English botanist and naturalist known for his role in the first voyage of Captain James Cook to the Pacific Ocean. He is renowned for his extensive botanical collections and for being one of the first Europeans to study and document the flora of Australia and the Pacific Islands, significantly contributing to the field of botany in the 18th century.
Born on Feb 13, 1743 (282 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,959 | $76,000 | 70$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,314,768 | 3,959 | $76,000 | 70$ |
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Panama:
Joseph Banks is mentioned as a historical figure who undertook long journeys to bring back unknown specimens.
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Australia:
Joseph Banks was a botanist who documented the characteristics of the spears taken by Cook in his journal.
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United Kingdom:
Joseph Banks was one of the first European botanists to explore the island of Tahiti during Captain Cook's voyage.
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