Thomas Hariot Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Thomas Hariot, based on 1 World History Database records associated with England.

1 records1586–15861 events1 places

Chronological biography

1586

Discovery of Potatoes1586

Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Virginia

Imports the first potato into England from Virginia on Francis Drakes ship

Record provenance

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