Archibald Menzies, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Archibald Menzies

Scottish surgeon, botanist and naturalist

Date of Birth: 15-Mar-1754

Place of Birth: Weem, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 15-Feb-1842

Profession: surgeon, botanist, explorer, bryologist, pteridologist

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Archibald Menzies ( MING-iss; 15 March 1754 – 15 February 1842) was a Scottish surgeon, botanist and naturalist.
He spent many years at sea, serving with the Royal Navy, private merchants, and the Vancouver Expedition.
He was the first recorded European to reach the summit of the Hawaiian volcano Mauna Loa and introduced the Monkey Puzzle tree to England.