William Landsborough
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William Landsborough (21 February 1825 – 16 March 1886) was an explorer of Australia. He was notable for being the first explorer to complete a North-to-South crossing of Australia. He was a member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[2]
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William Landsborough | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
In office 20 December 1862 – 11 May 1865 | |
In office 17 May 1865 – 23 September 1865 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Landsborough (1825-02-21)21 February 1825 Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland |
Died | 16 March 1886(1886-03-16) (aged 61)[1] Caloundra, Queensland, Australia |
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
Nationality | Scottish Australian |
Spouse(s) | Caroline Hollingworth Raine (m.1862 d.1869), Maria Theresa Carr (m.1873 d.1921) |
Relations | David Landsborough (father) |
Children | Three sons, three daughters |
Residence | Loch Lamerough |
Occupation | Explorer, Public servant |
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