As this first journey proved very successful, Plumier was appointed royal botanist; in 1693, by command of Louis XIV of France, he made his second journey, and in 1695 his third journey to the Antilles and Central America.
Plumier was appointed royal botanist; in 1693. This was by command of Louis XIV of France, he made his second journey, and in 1695 his third journey to the Antilles and Central America. This first journey proved very successful.