Johann Philipp Breyne
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Johann Philipp Breyne FRS, was a German botanist, palaeontologist, zoologist and entomologist. He is best known for his work on the Polish cochineal, an insect formerly used in production of red dye.
Illustration from critique of Dissertatio physica de polythalamis published in Acta Eruditorum, 1732
Robert Erskine (physician)
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Robert Erskine FRS was a Scottish physician remembered as an advisor to Tsar Peter the Great. He became one of the Tsar's most powerful advisors. He was known in Russia as Robert Karlovich Areskin.
Johann Philipp Breyne
…scientists. In his garden he cultivated a variety of exotic plants. His garden was visited in 1716 by tsar Peter the Great and his personal physician Robert Erskine. Since Breyne was wealthy, he was finally able to turn completely to natural science. His diverse interests are evident in his works. in 1705 he published…
Memorial to Erskine, old Alva churchyard