Jane Franklin
British explorer (1791–1875) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the philanthropic wife of Sir John Franklin. For other people, see Jane Franklin (disambiguation).
Jane, Lady Franklin (née Griffin; 4 December 1791 – 18 July 1875) was a British explorer, seasoned traveler and the second wife of the English explorer Sir John Franklin.[1] During her husband's period as Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land, she became known for her philanthropic work and her travels throughout south-eastern Australia. After John Franklin's disappearance in search of the Northwest Passage, she sponsored or otherwise supported several expeditions to determine his fate.[2]
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Born | Jane Griffin (1791-12-04)4 December 1791 London, England |
Died | 18 July 1875(1875-07-18) (aged 83) London, England |
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