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Did Joseph Hooker ever travel to India?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Not documented

  • Only in dreams

Answer

Yes, Joseph Hooker did travel to India. He was appointed as the Assistant Surgeon of the Bengal Establishment of the East India Company in 1834 and served in India for seven years. During his time there, he conducted extensive botanical research, collecting and identifying thousands of plant specimens, and made significant contributions to the field of botany.
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