Thomas Powell | |
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Born | Cookham Dean, Berkshire, England | 18 June 1817
Died | 6 April 1887 | (aged 69)
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Missionary, botanist |
Spouse | Jane Emma Harrison |
Thomas Powell FLS (18 June 1817 – 6 April 1887)[1]: 58–59 was a British missionary sent by the London Missionary Society (LMS) in 1844 to Samoa where he remained for 43 years. He was interested in botany, zoology and anthropology and was elected as a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. During his time on the islands he recorded details of flora, fauna and the culture of the indigenous people.[2][3]