= William Cecil Dampier
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William Cecil Dampier (1732–1797) was an English physician, botanist, and naturalist, known primarily for his work in the field of botany and for his contributions to the Royal Society. He is particularly noted for his research on the medicinal properties of plants and for his involvement in the early development of natural history studies in Britain. Dampier's most significant legacy includes his studies that laid the groundwork for later developments in pharmacology and botany.
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