Allan Cunningham (botanist)

Allan Cunningham
Born(1791-07-13)13 July 1791
Died27 June 1839(1839-06-27) (aged 47)
Occupation(s)Botanist, explorer
Known forExploration of eastern Australia
RelativesRichard Cunningham (brother)
Scientific career
Author abbrev. (botany)A.Cunn.

Allan Cunningham (13 July 1791 – 27 June 1839) was an English botanist and explorer, primarily known for his expeditions into uncolonised areas of eastern Australia to collect plants and report on the suitability of the land for grazing purposes.


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