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Leichhardt, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig

Family NameLeichhardt
Given Name(s)Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig
Alternate Name(s) / Title(s) Ludwig Leichhardt
GenderMale
Short DescriptionScientist and explorer who arrived in New South Wales in 1842. He completed one of the longest inland explorative journeys in Australia; a successful overland expedition from Derby, Queensland to Darwin, Northern Territory, beginning in October 1844 and arriving in December 1845. Leichhardt died on his third expedition.
Full Biographical Datahttps://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/leichhardt-friedrich-wilhelm-ludwig-2347
Person Role Explorer
researcher
Birth Date1813-10-23
Country Of Birth Germany
Death Date 1848-04-04
Country Of DeathAustralia
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