Francis Buchanan-Hamilton

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Person

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Francis Buchanan-Hamilton

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Dates of existence

1762-1829

History

Dr Francis Buchanan, later known as Francis Hamilton or Francis Buchanan-Hamilton, was a Scottish physician who made significant contributions as a geographer, zoologist, and botanist while living in India. He was born at Bardowie, Scotland, and studiedread more

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