Christian Ramsay

(1786-1839)

Countess of Dalhousie, hostess and botanical collector

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Christian Ramsay, Countess of Dalhousie informally Lady Dalhousie, née Broun; (28 February 1786 – 22 January 1839) was a Scottish botanist and natural historian. She married George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie and travelled with him when he was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, Governor General of Canada and Commander in Chief of the Indian Army. While travelling, she collected and catalogued many species of plants, presented scientific papers to societies and donated many collections to different botanical groups.

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Born	Christian Broun 28 February 1786 Coalstoun, United Kingdom
Died	22 January 1839 (aged 52) Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Zodiac	Pisces
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George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie 1770-1838 · British Army general · m. 1805 info edit

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Charles info 1st child with George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie Male · - · Celebrity Baby

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George info 2nd child with George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie Male b. 3 Aug 1806 · Age: 219 · 1806- · Celebrity Baby

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James Andrew Broun-Ramsay info 3rd child with George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie Male b. 22 Apr 1812 d. 19 Dec 1860 · Age: 48 (at death) · 1812-1860 · Scottish politician and civil servant

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