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John Lecaan, Dr. ( - fl. c. 1705)

Medical doctor serving the English army on the continent in the 1690's and early 1700's. He corresponded with Petiver during this time, and when on furlough in London, he often visited the Temple Coffee House Club. While abroad, he collected specimens for Petiver (Stearne, 273). Relevant locations: Lived at or near London, England
Visited Leiden Botanical Garden, Leiden University
 Relationships: John Lecaan was a associate or acquaintance (general) of James Petiver (c. 1665-Apr 1718)
John Lecaan was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Frederik Ruysch (28 Mar 1638-22 Feb 1731)
John Lecaan was a visitor to (a person) Temple Coffee House club (-)

 Linked print sources: as Mentions or references - James Petiver: promoter of natural science, c.1663–1718.
 References in Documents:
Petiver, Musei Petiveriani (1695-1703) 100. Xanthium spinosum Lusitanicum P B. pr. app. Pluk. 239. fig. 1. Lusit. laciniatum validissimis aculeis munitum Turn. p. 348. The Portugal thorny Xanthium. This my worthy Friend Dr. Lecaan brought me from the Physick-Garden at Leyden.
Petiver, Musei Petiveriani (1695-1703) 657. Lychnis Indica Gentianæ foliis Febrifuga. Giritilla Zeylonensibus. Under this name Dr. Herman, that incomparable Botanist gave this Plant to Dr. Lecaan from whom I had it.