Robert Fortune
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 143 years ago |
| Date of birth | September 16,1812 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Born | Edrom |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | April 13,1880 |
| Died | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Job | Plant Biologist |
| Place of burial | Brompton Cemetery, London, United Kingdom |
| Author abbrev botani | Fortune |
| Known for | Europe |
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| ID | 2043705 |
Robert Fortune Life story
Robert Fortune was a Scottish botanist, plant hunter and traveller, best known for introducing around 250 new ornamental plants, mainly from China, but also Japan, into the gardens of Britain, Australia, and the USA. He also played a role in the development of the tea industry in India in the 19th century.
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