Images Dated 10th December 2008
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ORCHIDACEAE Phragmipedium besseae Yunan China* 003984LT
ORCHIDACEAE, Phragmipedium besseae, Yunan China* 003984LT, Orc Phr bes 19923664ANLA 041101PL02
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Orchidaceae, Phragmipedium Besseae, Yunan China 003984lt, Yunan China* 003984lt

Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), wealthy philanthropist, natural history lover, patron and first unofficial director of Kew Gardens from about 1773. Used his considerable influence to advance the Royal Gardens at Kew. Travelled with Captain Cook on HMS Endeavour to the South Pacific, visiting South America, Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia and Java, from 1768 to 1771. President of the Royal Society 1778 to 1820
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