Sir Charles Bunbury, 8th Baronet facts for kids
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Charles James Fox Bunbury
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Charles Bunbury, by Eden Upton Eddis
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| Born | 4 February 1809 |
| Died | 18 June 1886 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | British baronet |
| Spouse(s) | Frances Horner |
Sir Charles James Fox Bunbury (born February 4, 1809 – died June 18, 1886) was an important English scientist. He was known as a naturalist, which means he studied nature. He was especially interested in plants and rocks. He was also a Baronet, which is a special title in Britain.
Early Life and Family
Charles Bunbury was born in Messina, a city in Italy. He was the oldest son of Sir Henry Bunbury, 7th Baronet and Louisa Amelia Fox. He went to Trinity College, Cambridge for his education.
On May 31, 1844, he married Frances Joanna Horner in London. She was the daughter of Leonard Horner. Charles and Frances did not have any children.
Public Service
Besides his scientific work, Charles Bunbury also helped his local community. He was a Justice of the Peace, which meant he helped keep law and order. He was also a deputy lieutenant for Suffolk, helping with local government duties. In 1868, he became the High Sheriff of Suffolk, a very old and important role in the county.
A Passion for Plants and Rocks
Charles Bunbury loved studying nature. He was a keen botanist, someone who studies plants. He was also a geologist, someone who studies rocks and the Earth's history. He was especially interested in palaeobotany, which is the study of ancient plants found as fossils.
He went on exciting trips to collect plant samples. In 1833, he traveled to South America. Later, in 1838, he went on an expedition to South Africa. He also joined his good friend, the famous geologist Sir Charles Lyell, on a trip to Madeira.
In 1851, Charles Bunbury was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a great honor for scientists in the United Kingdom.
Later Life
Sir Charles Bunbury passed away at his home, Barton Hall, in Suffolk, in 1886. After his death, his younger brother, Sir Edward Herbert Bunbury, 9th Baronet, took over his title.
