William John Burchell

William John Burchell was an English explorer, naturalist, traveller, artist, and author. His thousands of plant specimens, as well as field journals from his South African expedition, are held by Kew Gardens, and his insect collection by the Oxford University Museum.

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Who was born first?

• William John Burchell and Adelbert von Chamisso were born the same year
• William John Burchell and Johann Baptist von Spix were born the same year
• William John Burchell was born 1 year after Jørgen Jørgensen
• William John Burchell was born 1 year before Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied
• William John Burchell was born 1 year after Piet Retief

Timeline

1. Jørgen JørgensenMarch 29, 1780 – January 20, 1841
2. Piet RetiefNovember 12, 1780 – February 6, 1838
3. Adelbert von ChamissoJanuary 30, 1781 – August 21, 1838
4. Johann Baptist von SpixFebruary 9, 1781 – 1826
5. William John Burchell (this page)July 23, 1781 – March 3, 1863
6. Prince Maximilian of Wied-NeuwiedSeptember 23, 1782 – February 3, 1867

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