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John Clayton (1656 or 1657 - 1725)
Clergyman and amateur botanist:John Clayton conducted key observations of Virginia‘s flora and fauna while helping secure the Church of England‘s authority. The Oxford graduate and clergy member left England to become rector of Jamestown‘s James City Parish. Clayton, known for his scientific observations, took an interest in the natural world of Virginia and recorded his observations of numerous natural phenomena. ... Clayton returned to England in 1686 (Virginia Encyclopedia).Other biography: https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/clayton-john-1656-or-1657-1725/ Other Links: https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/clayton-john-1656-or-1657-1725/ - Virginia Encyclopedia entry Roles: Botanist
Relevant locations: Birth place in Preston
Educated at Merton College
Lived at or near Jamestown
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