Henry Hacking | |
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Born | 1750 |
Died | 21 July 1831 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | (aged 80–81)
Nationality | British Empire |
Occupation(s) | seaman and explorer |
Known for | killing Pemulwuy |
Criminal charges | attempted murder perjury |
Criminal penalty | sentenced to death |
Henry Hacking (1750 – 21 July 1831) was an English-born sailor and explorer who was one of the first British colonists in New South Wales. He is generally regarded as being the person responsible for shooting and killing the Aboriginal warrior Pemulwuy in 1802.