John Reeves (naturalist), Date of Birth, Date of Death

John Reeves (naturalist)

English naturalist

Date of Birth: 01-May-1774

Date of Death: 22-Mar-1856

Profession: naturalist, zoologist, botanist

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

John Reeves (1 May 1774 – 22 March 1856) was an English naturalist.
He developed a notable collection of Chinese drawings of animals and plants. Reeves was appointed inspector of tea for the British East India Company in 1808.
He was responsible for the introduction of a number of garden plants to the West. He is commemorated in the names of Reeves's muntjac and Reeves's pheasant.
Three species of reptiles are also named in his honor: Leiolepis reevesii, Mauremys reevesii, and Scincella reevesii.