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#December 11, 1751
#OTD Martin #Sesse, #Spanish #Botanist, is born.King Carlos III put Sesse in charge of #Plant #Exploration in #NewSpain. The expedition would last over a decade.
Sesse put together an #ATeam of #Botanists, including José #Mociño & Vicente #Cervantes.
Sesse wrote a #Flora of Mexico, created #Stunning #Botanical #Art & established the Royal #BotanicGarden of #MexicoCity.
Today Sesse is #Remembered in a dry #Gin made in #Madrid. It's has a beautiful #Blue label.