Francis William Cadell | |
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Born | 9 February 1822 Cockenzie, Haddingtonshire, Scotland |
Died | March 1879 (aged 57) near New Guinea |
Nationality | Scottish |
Occupation(s) | ship's captain, explorer, Blackbirder |
Parent | Hew Francis Cadell (father) |
Francis William Cadell (9 February 1822 – 1879) was a European explorer of Australia, most remembered for opening the Murray River up for transport by steamship and for his activities as a slave trader.