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William Lawson (explorer)
English born Australian explorer and politician (1774–1850) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Lawson, MLC (2 June 1774 – 16 June 1850) was a British soldier, explorer, land owner, grazier and politician who migrated to Sydney, New South Wales in 1800. Along with Gregory Blaxland and William Wentworth, he pioneered the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains by British colonists.
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William Lawson | |
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Member of Legislative Council of New South Wales | |
In office 11 July 1843 (1843-07-11) – 20 June 1848 (1848-06-20) | |
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Born | (1774-06-02)2 June 1774 Finchley, Middlesex, England |
Died | 16 June 1850(1850-06-16) (aged 76) Prospect, Colony of New South Wales |
Resting place | St Barts, Prospect |
Citizenship | British Empire |
Relatives | Nelson Lawson (son) John Street (son-in-law) |
Known for | 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains |
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