Robert Dixon (explorer)
Robert Dixon | |
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Robert Dixon | |
| Born | 1800 Cockfield, County Durham, England |
| Died | 8 April 1858 Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Surveyor |
| Spouse | Margaret Sibly |
| Children | 6 (Langford Dangar, Joel and Jerome) |
| Parent(s) | James and Elizabeth |
Robert Harald Lindsay Dixon (1800–1858) was an Australian surveyor and explorer, born in Cockfield, County Durham, England. Dixon is credited with having first surveyed and named a number of areas along the East Coast of Australia.