Hans Sloane

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Hans Sloane born?April 16, 1660
2. Where was Hans Sloane born?Killyleagh, County Down, Ireland
3. Who discovered Hans Sloane?Popularized the addition of milk to chocolate, leading to modern milk chocolate
4. What is the death?January 11, 1753
5. What is the career?Physician, naturalist, collector, and Fellow of the Royal Society
6. Who was Sir Hans Sloane?Sir Hans Sloane was a doctor who loved collecting things and gave his huge collection to the British nation, which helped start the British Museum and other important places.

Naturalist: An expert in or student of natural history, particularly zoology or botany.
Bequest: An item left to someone in a will; the act of leaving something in a will.
Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed by the donation of money to good causes.
Aristocracy: A class of persons holding high hereditary rank and titles; the nobility.