Sir Hans Sloane, Bloomsbury Pla, London, UK
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N 51° 31.188 W 000° 07.344
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Sir Hans Sloane, physician, naturalist, benefactor of the British Museum and inventor of milk chocolate.
Waymark Code: WM2YQK
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/12/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 50sumtin
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Sir Hans Sloane was, as the plaque says, a benefactor of the British Museum. Sloane's extensive natural history collection helped to found the museum. When the Natural History Museum was created, the Sloane collection formed the core of the new museum. More information here

Sloane was also a successful physician, catalogued the flora and fauna of Jamaica, and invented Milk Chocolate.

Blue Plaque managing agency: London County Council

Individual Recognized: Sir Hans Sloane

Physical Address:
4 Bloomsbury Pla
London,
WC1

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