Who is considered as the first botanist?

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The correct answer is Theophrastus.

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Theophrastus (c. 371 – c. 287 BC) was a Greek philosopher and a student of Aristotle.
He is often referred to as the "Father of Botany" because of his significant contributions to the field.
His major works, "Historia Plantarum" and "De Causis Plantarum," are some of the earliest comprehensive texts on plants.
Theophrastus
- Lived during the Hellenistic period in Greece.
- Known for his detailed observations and classifications of plants.
- His work laid the foundation for future botanical studies.

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Plini
- Also known as Pliny the Elder, he was a Roman author and naturalist.
- His work "Natural History" is one of the largest single works to have survived from the Roman Empire and covers a wide range of topics including botany.
Archimedes
- A Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, and inventor.
- Known for his contributions to mathematics and engineering, but not directly related to botany.
Plato
- A Greek philosopher and the founder of the Academy in Athens.
- His works primarily focus on philosophy, ethics, and politics rather than natural sciences.