Hans Sloane

Sir Hans Sloane, 1st Baronet, PRS (16 April 1660 – 11 January 1753) was an Ulster-Scot physician and collector. He donated his collection to the British nation. This collection became the beginning of the British Museum. He also created chocolate milk. Sloane Square in London is named for him.

Category:People from County Down
Category:1660 births
Category:1773 deaths
Category:Irish scientists
Category:British medical doctors