Hans Sloane
Irish botanist, doctor, and collector (1660-1753).
The record
Hans Sloane was an Irish botanist, doctor, and collector. Born on 16 April 1660 in Killyleagh, Sloane died on 11 January 1753 in Chelsea at the age of 92.
Positions held include President of the Royal Society (1727–1741). Notable works include The Sir Hans Sloane Herbarium. Sloane studied at Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier and University of Orange.
With a Wikipedia article in 43 languages, Hans Sloane is No. 24,917 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 16 April 1660, Killyleagh
- Died
- 11 January 1753, Chelsea (aged 92)
- Country
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Known as
- Physician, botanist, ornithologist
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier, University of Orange
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 43
Did you know
Was 67 when first president of the Royal Society (1727).
Lived to 92.
Shares a birthday with Charlie Chaplin and Benedict XVI.
Two people in the Index born in Killyleagh, with David Healy.
Has a Wikipedia article in 43 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1727–1741President of the Royal Society
Connections
- FatherAlexander Sloane
- MotherSarah Hicks
- SpouseElizabeth Langley
- ChildHans Sloane
- ChildMary Sloane
- ChildSarah Sloane
- ChildElizabeth Sloane
Notable works
Notable works
- The Sir Hans Sloane Herbarium
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