Question 1

Who was the plant hunter on the French ship — and why did she have to hide who she was?

Accepted Answer

Women were banned from French navy ships. Jeanne Baret signed on as 'Jean', assistant to the botanist Philibert Commerson, and collected thousands of plants across the world.

Question 2

Jeanne Baret: what happened in 1767?

Accepted Answer

Sails as 'Jean' — Leaves Rochefort on the Étoile, disguised as Commerson's servant.

Question 3

Jeanne Baret: what happened in c. 1775?

Accepted Answer

Back in France — Arriving home, she becomes the first woman known to have circled the globe.

Jeanne Baret — Pacific · 1767 · first woman round the world · Great Explorers

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