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Sarah Amherst
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| Countess of Plymouth Countess Amherst |
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Portrait of Sarah Windsor Amherst by British artist Thomas Lawrence
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| Born | 1762 |
| Died | 1799 |
| Spouse(s) | Other Windsor, 5th Earl of Plymouth William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst |
| Issue | Other Windsor, 6th Earl of Plymouth Lady Maria Windsor Harriet Windsor-Clive, 13th Baroness Windsor Sarah Elizabeth Hay-Williams Hon. Jeffrey Amherst William Amherst, 2nd Earl Amherst Hon. Frederick Campbell Amherst |
| Father | Andrew Archer, 2nd Baron Archer |
| Mother | Sarah West |
Sarah Amherst, born Sarah Archer, was a British naturalist and botanist. She lived from 1762 to 1838. A naturalist studies nature, and a botanist studies plants. Sarah spent time in India, where she made important discoveries. She identified several new species of plants and animals. Some of these were even named after her!
About Sarah Amherst
Sarah Amherst was born in 1762. Her parents were Andrew Archer and Sarah West. She grew up in a time when many people were exploring the world. They were also very interested in science. Sarah became a skilled observer of nature. She helped discover new species of plants and animals.
Her Amazing Discoveries
Sarah Amherst is famous for her work in identifying new species. Two important discoveries were named in her honor. One is a beautiful type of pheasant. It is called the Lady Amherst's Pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae). This colorful bird is known for its long tail feathers. The other discovery is a stunning flowering tree. It is called Amherstia nobilis. This tree has bright, showy flowers. It is often called the "Queen of Flowering Trees." These names honor Sarah's contributions to science.
Her Family Life
Sarah Amherst was married twice. Her first husband was her cousin, Other Windsor, 5th Earl of Plymouth. They married in 1778. They had three children together. Their children were Other Archer Windsor, Lady Maria Windsor, and Harriet Windsor-Clive. After her first husband passed away in 1799, Sarah married William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst. They had four children. Their children were Lady Sarah Elizabeth Pitt Amherst, Hon. Jeffrey Amherst, William Pitt Amherst, and Hon. Frederick Campbell Amherst.
