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George Caley

1770 – 1829

English botanist and explorer in Australia

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About George Caley

Lived 1770 – 1829 (aged 58). George Caley was a British botanist, explorer, botanical collector, scientific collector and naturalist, known for Banksia caleyi, Caleana and Eucalyptus caleyi.

George Caley (10 June 1770 – 23 May 1829) was an English botanist and explorer, active in Australia for the majority of his career.

Early life Caley was born on 10 June 1770 in Yorkshire. His father was a horse dealer. thumb

Botanical name This botanist is denoted by the author abbreviation Caley when citing a botanical name. He is recognised in several place names, including a Reserve name and bushland pavilion name at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden in St Ives, and in the orchid genus Caleana and the species Grevillea caleyi, Viola caleyana, Banksia caleyi, and Eucalyptus caleyi. A George Caley Society was formed in Saint Ives (New South Wales) in 2019.

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Banksia caleyi, Caleana, Eucalyptus caleyi, Grevillea caleyi, Mount Banks
Also known as
Caley, G. Caley

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Caley's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Caley?

English botanist and explorer in Australia (1770-1829)

When was George Caley born?

George Caley was born on 10 June 1770 in Craven.

When did George Caley die?

George Caley died on 23 May 1829 in London.

What was George Caley's occupation?

George Caley was a botanist, explorer, botanical collector, scientific collector and naturalist.

What was George Caley known for?

George Caley was known for Banksia caleyi, Caleana, Eucalyptus caleyi, Grevillea caleyi and Mount Banks.

What nationality was George Caley?

George Caley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Caley

· Wikidata: Q955988

· DBpedia: George Caley

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