Joseph Banks, British naturalist C017 / 7116

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Joseph Banks, British naturalist C017 / 7116

Joseph Banks (1743-1820), British naturalist and botanist. Banks made his reputation as a botanist on several voyages of discovery. Elected to the Royal Society in 1766, aged 23, he took part in an expedition to Newfoundland and Labrador. He then took part in Captain James Cooks first great voyage (1768-1771) that included visits to Brazil, Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia. Banks was elected president of the Royal Society in 1778, holding the post for 48 years, and made a baronet in 1781. In 1795, he was made a Knight Commander of the Bath (KCB), entitling him to wear the red sash seen here. In his hand, he is holding a botanical illustration

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This print showcases Joseph Banks, a renowned British naturalist and botanist whose contributions to the field of science are immeasurable. With an illustrious career spanning several voyages of discovery, Banks solidified his reputation as a brilliant botanist. Elected to the prestigious Royal Society at the tender age of 23 in 1766, he embarked on an expedition to Newfoundland and Labrador before joining Captain James Cook's groundbreaking first voyage from 1768 to 1771. During this extraordinary journey, which encompassed Brazil, Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia among other destinations, Banks meticulously documented various species of plants and animals. His dedication earned him the presidency of the Royal Society in 1778—a position he held for an impressive 48 years—and a baronetcy in 1781. The red sash draped across his chest signifies his status as a Knight Commander of the Bath (KCB), bestowed upon him in recognition of his exceptional accomplishments. In this portrait captured by GARY BROWN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, we see Banks holding one such botanical illustration—an emblematic representation of his lifelong passion for nature's wonders. As an explorer and scientist extraordinaire hailing from England during the late 18th century and early 19th century eras, Joseph Banks left an indelible mark on biological research that continues to inspire generations today.

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