| Birth Day | February 13, 1743 |
| Birth Place | England |
| Age | 276 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jun 19, 1820 (age 77) |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Explorer and naturalist who accompanied James Cook on several round-the-world sea voyages.
He became interested in the natural world as a child, and made that the subject of his studies at Oxford.
Although he had little formal scientific training, he collected and observed many samples which helped Scientists back home.
He inherited a considerable sum from his father, which financed his seafaring adventures.
He was a member of the Royal Navy's scientific expedition to the South Pacific with James Cook.
