Emanuel Mendes da Costa FRS | |
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| Born | 5 June 1717 |
| Died | 31 May 1791 (aged 73) London, England |
| Known for | British Conchology, embezzlement of Royal Society funds |
| Spouses | Leah del Prado, Elizabeth Skillman |
| Children | One daughter by second wife |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botanist, naturalist, philosopher |
| Institutions | Clerk to the Royal Society |
Emanuel Mendes da Costa (5 June 1717 – 31 May 1791)[a] was an English botanist, naturalist, philosopher, and collector of valuable notes and of manuscripts, and of anecdotes of the literati. Da Costa became infamous for embezzling funds while working at the Royal Society in London and was imprisoned.
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