Dennis Considen

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Who is Dennis Considen?

Dennis Considen was an Irish-born surgeon, best known for his pioneering role in the use of Australian native plants for pharmaceutical use, especially eucalyptus oil, which he used to treat the convicts. He sailed with the First Fleet as surgeon on the Scarborough which transported English convicts to Port Jackson, Australia, in 1788.

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on July 23, 2013

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