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Founding of the Garden
- When
- 1673
- Where
- Chelsea, London
The Society of Apothecaries established the garden in 1673 to cultivate medicinal plants.
In 1673, the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries established the Chelsea Physic Garden in London. The primary purpose was to grow plants to be used as medicines, creating a dedicated space for the science of healing.
Sources
- Chelsea Physic Garden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-08
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