Archibald Menzies
Scottish botanist
Died when: 87 years 337 days (1055 months)Star Sign: Pisces
Archibald Menzies (/'m???s/ MING-iss; 15 March 1754 – 15 February 1842) was a Scottish surgeon, botanist and naturalist.He spent many years at sea, serving with the Royal Navy, private merchants, and the Vancouver Expedition.
He was the first recorded European to reach the summit of the Hawaiian volcano Mauna Loa and introduced the Monkey Puzzle tree to England.
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