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Why is Mount Blaxland called Mount Blaxland?
Mount Blaxland was named after Gregory Blaxland. He was an English pioneer farmer and explorer in Australia, noted for initiating and co-leading the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains by European settlers.
When did Gregory Blaxland finish his expedition?
The end point of the expedition of Gregory Blaxland occurred when he and his companions, Wentworth and Lawson, reached what they named Mount Blaxland. This was on 31 May 1813. From here, they could see the plains and the extensive grasslands to the west.
What was named after Blaxland?
Explorer Gregory Blaxland was honoured by these places being named after him: * the town of Blaxland in the Blue Mountains * Mount Blaxland and later: * the Australian Electoral Division of Blaxland * Blaxland, a small Queensland railway siding on the Darling Downs, between Oakey and Dalby
When was Gregory Blaxland born?
Gregory Blaxland was born on 17 June 1778.
What was Gregory Blaxland's education?
Gregory Blaxland was born in England, and attended The King's School, Canterbury.
Did Gregory Blaxland have siblings?
Yes, Gregory Blaxland had siblings. He had five brothers and two sisters.
What was Gregory Blaxland's childhood like?
Not much information is known about Gregory Blaxland's childhood. Gregory Blaxland is most known for being an explorer who crossed the Blue Mountains in Australia.
What year did Gregory blaxland explore the blue mountains?
Gregory Blaxland explored the Blue Mountains in 1813.
Did Gregory blaxland have kids?
gregory had 3 girls and 12 boys and married to julia blaxland
What country was Gregory Blaxland mayor of?
Gregory Blaxland was not mayor of anywhere. However, his father was mayor of Kent from 1767 to 1774.
Did Gregory blaxland get married?
yes he did
Who did blaxland travel with?
Gregory Blaxland travelled with William Charles Wentworth and William Lawson.
