John Charles Darke

John Charles Darke
Born1806
DiedOctober 22, 1844(1844-10-22) (aged 37–38)
Cause of deathBlood loss from stab wounds
Known forExploring Van Diemen's Land

John Charles Darke (1806–22 October 1844) was a surveyor and explorer in Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) and South Australia. He died after being speared by Aboriginals in 1844.