Richard Cunningham (botanist)
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Richard Cunningham (12 February 1793 – April 1835) was an English botanist who became Colonial Botanist of New South Wales and superintendent of the Sydney Botanic Gardens.
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Richard Cunningham | |
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Born | (1793-02-12)12 February 1793 Wimbledon, Surrey, England |
Died | April 1835(1835-04-00) (aged 42) Bogan River, New South Wales |
Cause of death | Killed by Indigenous Australians / Wiradjuri Tribe |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Botanist |
Relatives | Allan Cunningham (brother) |
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