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Gregory Blaxland
18/19th-century English-Australian farmer and explorer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gregory Blaxland (17 June 1778 – 1 January 1853) was an English pioneer farmer and explorer in Australia, noted especially for initiating and co-leading the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains by European settlers.
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Born | (1778-06-17)17 June 1778 Kent, England |
Died | 1 January 1853(1853-01-01) (aged 74) New South Wales, Australia |
Burial place | All Saints Parramatta |
Known for | 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains |
Spouse | Elizabeth Spurdon ( - 1826) |
Children | 7 - John Blaxland |
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