Thomas Powell (18 June 1817 – 6 April 1887) was a British missionary sent by the London Missionary Society in 1844 to Samoa where he remained for 43 years. He was interested in botany, zoology and anthropology and was elected as a Fellow to the Linnean Society of London. During his time on the islands he recorded details of flora, fauna and the culture of the indigenous people.
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18 June 1817
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Died |
6 April 1887 (aged 69)
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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