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Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig

Person

Family name
Leichhardt
Given name(s)
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig
Alternate name(s) / title(s)
Ludwig Leichhardt
Gender
Male
Short description
Scientist and explorer who arrived in New South Wales in 1842. He completed one of the longest inland explorative journeys in Australia; a successful overland expedition from Derby, Queensland to Darwin, Northern Territory, beginning in October 1844 and arriving in December 1845. Leichhardt died on his third expedition.
Full biographical data
<p><a href="https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/leichhardt-friedrich-wilhelm-ludwig-2347">https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/leichhardt-friedrich-wilhelm-ludwig-2347</a></p>
Person role
Explorer
researcher
Birth date
October 23, 1813
Country of birth
Germany
Death date
April 4, 1848
Country of death
Australia

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National Library of Australia
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National Library of Australia
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National Library of Australia
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State Archives of New South Wales