Richard Cunningham (botanist)
Richard Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 February 1793 Wimbledon, Surrey, England |
| Died | April 1835 (aged 42) Bogan River, New South Wales |
| Cause of death | Killed by Indigenous Australians / Wiradjuri Tribe |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Botanist |
| Relatives | Allan Cunningham (brother) |
Richard Cunningham (12 February 1793 – April 1835) was an English botanist who became Colonial Botanist of New South Wales and superintendent of the Sydney Botanic Gardens.