James Anderson (botanist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Anderson (botanist)

Scottish physician and botanist

Date of Birth: 17-Jan-1738

Place of Birth: Hermiston, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 06-Aug-1809

Profession: physician, surgeon, botanist

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

James Anderson (17 January 1738–6 August 1809) was an 18th century Scottish physician and botanist.
In 1783 he was a joint founder of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
He spent his later life in India.