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May 01, 1774 Died on 22 Mar 1856 (aged 81)
English naturalist
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About John Reeves Naturalist
- John Reeves (1 May 1774 – 22 March 1856) was an English naturalist.
- He developed a notable collection of Chinese drawings of animals and plants. Reeves was appointed inspector of tea for the British East India Company in 1808.
- He was responsible for the introduction of a number of garden plants to the West. He is commemorated in the names of Reeves's muntjac and Reeves's pheasant.
- Three species of reptiles are also named in his honor: Leiolepis reevesii, Mauremys reevesii, and Scincella reevesii.
