About John Cranch
Lived 1785 – 1816 (aged 30–31). John Cranch was a British explorer and naturalist.
John Cranch (1785–1816) was an English naturalist and explorer.
Explorer
John Cranch - 'Jack' to his friends - took part in an expedition in 1816 under Captain James Hingston Tuckey to discover the source of the River Congo, and died there.
Legacy
His friend William Elford Leach named nineteen new species and one new genus after him in his description of the expedition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Cranch?
English naturalist and explorer
When was John Cranch born?
John Cranch was born in 1785 in United Kingdom.
When did John Cranch die?
John Cranch died in 1816 in Congo.
What was John Cranch's occupation?
John Cranch was an explorer and naturalist.
What nationality was John Cranch?
John Cranch was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Cranch (naturalist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cranch. https://biography.guide/john-cranch-explorer/
MLA: "John Cranch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-cranch-explorer/.
Chicago: "John Cranch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-cranch-explorer/.
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