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WILLIAM ROXBURGH Naturalist, Superintendent of the East India Companys Botanical Garden at Calcutta Date: 1751 - 1815
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1751 1815 Calcutta Naturalist Roxburgh Superintendent
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1. Title: "William Roxburgh: Pioneering Botanist and Superintendent of Calcutta's Botanical Garden" William Roxburgh (1751-1815), a Scottish naturalist and botanist, is depicted in this evocative portrait, taken during his tenure as Superintendent of the East India Company's Botanic Garden in Calcutta, India, between 1793 and 1813. Roxburgh's groundbreaking work in the field of botany significantly advanced the scientific understanding of Indian flora and fauna. Born on January 1, 1751, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Roxburgh's passion for natural history was ignited at a young age. He began his career as an assistant to the renowned botanist, Patrick Blair, and later joined the East India Company as a surgeon in 1773. However, his true calling was in botany, and he soon found himself immersed in the rich biodiversity of India. In 1793, Roxburgh was appointed as the Superintendent of the Botanic Garden in Calcutta, a position he held until his retirement in 1813. During his time there, he made significant contributions to the scientific community by documenting and cataloging over 12,000 plant species, many of which were new to science. He also established a herbarium, a seed repository, and a botanic garden for the cultivation of medicinal and economic plants. Roxburgh's work was not limited to botany alone. He also made important discoveries in the field of zoology, describing several new species of birds and mammals. His comprehensive work, "Plants of the East Indies," published between 1814 and 1820, is considered a seminal work in the field of Indian botany. This portrait of William Roxburgh, taken during his time in India, captures the essence of a man deeply dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the documentation of the natural world. His legacy continues to inspire and influence botanical research and conservation efforts to this day.
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