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Banks was born in Argyll Street, Soho, London, the son of William Banks, a wealthy Lincolnshire country squire and member of the House of Commons, and his wife Sarah, daughter of William Bate. [2] He was baptised at St James's Church, Piccadilly, on 20 February 1743, Old Style. [5]
- The early life of Joseph Banks.
- Newfoundland and Labrador (HMS Niger) In 1766 Banks joined HMS Niger, travelling under the command of Sir Thomas Adams. The purpose of the journey was to transport a party of mariners to build a fort and survey the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, today Canada's most easterly province.
- The South Pacific (HMS Endeavour) A few years later, Banks persuaded the admiralty to allow him to join an expedition led by James Cook to the South Pacific.
- Iceland (Sir Lawrence) The following year, Banks led Britain's first-ever scientific expedition to Iceland.
Sir Joseph Banks (born February 13, 1743, London, England—died June 19, 1820, Isleworth, London) was a British explorer, naturalist, and longtime president of the Royal Society, known for his promotion of science.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Apr 27, 2020 · For celebrated botanist Joseph Banks, his voyage with James Cook was more about extending imperial power than simply discovery.
- David Andress
Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Joseph Banks, who travelled with Captain Cook to the South Pacific and promoted science as president of the Royal Society. Find out how he collected plants, helped botanists and was honoured with a knighthood and an island.
English explorer and naturalist Joseph Banks was known for his promotion of science. He was a longtime president of the Royal Society, the oldest scientific society in Great Britain. Banks was born on February 13, 1743, in London, England.
