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Uncover the life and legacy of eighteenth-century naturalist and collector Sir Joseph Banks.
Jul 1, 2020 · As a young man Joseph Banks (he was knighted at the age of thirty-eight on 23 March 1781) undertook three voyages of scientific discovery. With his first, to Newfoundland and Labrador in 1776, he established a paradigm for the study of natural history as an integral component of voyages of exploration. In his determination to pursue the ...
Apr 27, 2020 · For celebrated botanist Joseph Banks, his voyage with James Cook was more about extending imperial power than simply discovery.
Apr 28, 2020 · On Captain Cook's first voyage, Sir Joseph Banks firmly advocated the strategic use of colonisation, vigorously promoting the use of "Botany Bay" as a penal colony, writes David Andress.
Sir Joseph Banks was an eminent English naturalist, explorer and botanist, noted for his promotion of natural sciences. He also remains the longest serving president of the Royal Society of London.
Sir Joseph Banks © Banks was a British explorer and naturalist who, as long-time president of the Royal Society, became known for his promotion of science.
Jan 13, 2022 · This free display of artworks and manuscripts explored the life and interests of Joseph Banks (1743-1820) through some of his extraordinary collections. Banks was one of the most influential people in British science in the late 1700s.
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