Leichhardt, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig
Family name |
Leichhardt |
Short description |
Scientist 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. |
Birth date |
1813-10-23 |
Death date |
1848-04-04 |
Given name(s) |
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig |
Gender |
Male |
Country of birth |
Germany |
Alternate name(s) / title(s) |
Ludwig Leichhardt |
Country of death |
Australia |
Person role |
Explorer researcher |
Full biographical data |
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