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Born in Piteå, northern Sweden, naturalist Daniel Solander (1733-1782) is primarily remembered for his scientific contributions during James Cook's first voyage. Solander was invited aboard the expedition by friend and fellow naturalist Joseph Banks. The pair spent their round-the-world travels aboard HMS Endeavour (also known as HM Bark ...
Jan 12, 2021 · Daniel Solander (1733–82) was a student of the noted naturalist Carl Linnaeus at Uppsala University in the 1750s. He travelled to London in 1760, became engaged in cataloguing natural history collections in the Linnaean system and worked as assistant librarian at the British Museum from 1763. The following year he was appointed a fellow of ...
The young Solander studied initially language and humanity, but two years later he began to concentrate on natural history studies. Solander continued his studies alternating with helping Linnaeus in primarily botanical matters. He left Uppsala 1759, but never took any degrees. Professional Life.
Solander died at Banks' home in Soho Square of a stroke, aged 49, on 13 May 1782. An autopsy was performed the next day, and revealed a brain hemorrhage. He is buried in the Swedish Section at Brookwood Cemetery. Legacy Solander, by John Flaxman Jr, c. 1778, Wedgwood jasperware
Daniel Charles Solander. 1736-1782. Swedish geologist and botanist who assisted Joseph Banks, chief of scientists aboard the HMS Endeavor captained by James Cook, during their Pacific voyage from 1768 to 1771. Solander participated in the landing on Poverty Bay where he collected, described, and drew pictures of many plants.
Feb 19, 2021 · February 19, 2021. Daniel Solander, a Swedist botanist, was born Feb. 19, 1733. Solander trained under the great Carl Linnaeus in Uppsala and moved to England in 1760, thereby becoming one of the many Linnaean "apostles" who helped put Linnaean taxonomy into practice. Solander began working for the British Museum, distinguishing himself well ...
Daniel Brannan Jr. December 16, 1940 — May 15, 2024. Bismarck. Dan Brannan, Bismarck, passed away on May 15, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 9:30AM, Tuesday, May 21 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Dan's full obituary is pending. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Daniel ...
