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Joseph Banks
was a British naturalist, botanist and patron of the natural sciences, who made his name on the 1766 natural history expedition to Newfoundland and Labrador. He took part in Captain James Cook's first great voyage (1768-1771), visiting Brazil, Tahiti, and, after 6 months in New Zealand, Australia, returning to immediate fame.
Banks advocated British settlement in New South Wales and colonisation of Australia, as well as the establishment of Botany Bay as a place for the reception of convicts, and advised the British government on all Australian matters.

Born 13 February 1743 (Old Style) in 30 Argyll Street, London
Died 19 June 1820 in Spring Grove House, Isleworth

Who knows but that England may revive in New South Wales when it has sunk in Europe

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