Augustus Charles Gregory
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Sir Augustus Charles Gregory KCMG FRSGS[1] (1 August 1819 ā 25 June 1905) was an English-born Australian explorer and surveyor. Between 1846 and 1858 he undertook four major expeditions. He was the first Surveyor-General of Queensland. He was appointed a lifetime Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
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Sir Augustus Gregory | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
In office 10 November 1882 ā 25 June 1905 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Augustus Charles Gregory (1819-08-01)1 August 1819 Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, England |
Died | 25 June 1905(1905-06-25) (aged 85) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
Nationality | English Australian |
Relations | Joshua Gregory (father), Francis Thomas Gregory (brother) |
Occupation | Surveyor |
Known for | Exploration of Australia Surveyor General of Queensland |
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