Gregory Blaxland

Gregory Blaxland
Portrait, 1813
Born(1778-06-17)17 June 1778
Kent, England
Died1 January 1853(1853-01-01) (aged 74)
New South Wales, Australia
Burial placeAll Saints Parramatta
Known for1813 crossing of the Blue Mountains
SpouseElizabeth Spurdon ( - 1826)
Children7 - John Blaxland
Parents
  • John Blaxland (father)
  • Mary Parker (mother)

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.

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