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William Bartram, American scientist and politician (born 1711)

William Bartram (North Carolina politician)

American scientist (1711–1770)

Colonel William Bartram was an American scientist and politician in the Province of North Carolina. He was a Quaker and the uncle of the naturalist of the same name.
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October 24

Day of the year

October 24 is the 297th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 68 days remain until the end of the year.
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