Portrait of John Coakley Lettsom. Source and license are linked in the caption.

John Coakley Lettsom

Born

British Virgin Islands born English physician and scientist (1744–1815).

Quick Facts

Died
1815
Occupation
physician · entomologist · plantation owner · botanist
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Birthplace
British Virgin Islands
Affiliation
Royal Society of London
Affiliation
American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
—
Received
Fellow of the Royal Society
—
Received
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
1788
Received
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Education

John Coakley Lettsom’s education and training.

  • University of Edinburgh
  • Leiden University

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q6224512 ↗
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