William Marsden (orientalist)
(1754-1836)
British botanist
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William Marsden FRS (16 November 1754 – 6 October 1836) was an Irish orientalist, linguist, numismatist, and pioneer in the scientific study of Indonesia, serving as first secretary of the Admiralty during years of conflict with France. In 1805, Marsden received the bittersweet news of victory in the Battle of Trafalgar and of the death of Admiral Horatio Nelson in the battle.
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16 November 1754
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6 October 1836 (aged 81)
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