Gregory Blaxland | |
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Born | Kent, England | 17 June 1778
Died | 1 January 1853 New South Wales, Australia | (aged 74)
Burial place | All Saints Parramatta |
Known for | 1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains |
Spouse | Elizabeth Spurdon ( - 1826) |
Children | 7 - John Blaxland |
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Gregory Blaxland (17 June 1778 – 1 January 1853) was an English pioneer farmer and explorer in Australia, noted especially for initiating and co-leading the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains by European settlers.