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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
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