Birthdate: January 5, 1786
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Long Preston, England
Died: September 10, 1859
Thomas Nuttall, an English botanist and zoologist, is recognized for his extensive work in America from 1808 to 1841. He apprenticed as a printer in England before connecting with Professor Benjamin Smith Barton in Philadelphia. Under Barton’s guidance, Nuttall delved deep into natural history, making remarkable contributions to the study of North American flora and fauna through his numerous botanical and ornithological publications. Additionally, he undertook expeditions to the western territories of the United States, expanding scientific understanding of the region’s biodiversity.
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