Francis Farewell
Founder of the Port Natal Colony in South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francis George Farewell (1784–1829) was the founder of the Port Natal Colony in South Africa.[1]
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Francis Farewell | |
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Born | 1784 (1784) Near Wincanton, England |
Died | 1829 (aged 44–45) Natal province, South Africa |
Cause of death | Assassination by stabbing |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Schmidt (m. 1822) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant |
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Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
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