George Caley

George Caley (10 June 1770 – 23 May 1829) was an English botanist and explorer, active in Australia for the majority of his career.

George Caley
Born(1770-06-10)10 June 1770
Craven, Yorkshire, England
Died23 May 1829(1829-05-23) (aged 58)
London, England
Occupation(s)Botanist and explorer
Known forCaleana, Grevillea caleyi, Viola caleyana, Banksia caleyi, and Eucalyptus caleyi
Discovery of Mount Banks, Australia
Scientific career
InstitutionsKew Gardens
PatronsSir Joseph Banks
Author abbrev. (botany)Caley
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