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Yes, Allan Cunningham was a famous explorer of Australia. The most famous of his discoveries was Cunningham's Gap, which even now provides the main route from the southeast Queensland coast to the southern Darling Downs. Cunningham also was the one who discovered the Darling Downs, the rich fertile land of inland southern Queensland. Cunningham discovered the Gwydir River in today's northern New South Wales. Cunningham also discovered Pandora's Pass, at the junction of the Warrumbungle and Liverpool Ranges, and this pass allowed sheep and cattle to be over landed through to new pastures.
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What is Allan Cunningham's birthday?
Australian explorer and botanist Allan Cunningham was born on 13 July 1791.
When was Allan Cunningham born?
Explorer and botanist Allan Cunningham was born on 13 July 1791.
When did Alan Cunningham die?
January 1983 Further information: It depends on which Alan/Allan Cunningham you mean. Australian explorer Allan Cunningham, who discovered Cunningham's Gap and Pandora's Pass in Australia's Great Dividing Range was born on 13 July 1791 in Wimbledon, England and died on 27 June 1839. He was only 47, and died of tuberculosis, having suffered respiratory problems all his life.
When did Allan Cunningham - author - die?
Allan Cunningham - author - died in 1842.
When was Allan Cunningham - author - born?
Allan Cunningham - author - was born in 1784.
What did Allan Cunningham discover?
Allan Cunningham made major discoveries such as the rich farming land of the Darling Downs (1827) which led to inland settlement of what is now southern Queensland, and Cunningham's Gap (1828). The discovery of Cunningham's Gap meant that landowners on the Darling Downs did not need to send their products overland to Sydney and markets, but could take the shorter and easier route of coastal shipping.
When was Allan Cunningham - botanist - born?
Allan Cunningham - botanist - was born on 1791-07-13.
When did Allan Cunningham - botanist - die?
Allan Cunningham - botanist - died on 1839-06-27.
How old was Allan Cunningham at death?
Allan Cunningham died on October 30, 1842 at the age of 57.
What were Allan Cunningham's interests?
Allan Cunningham was fascinated by the natural sciences, in particular, botany and the study of plants.
Who named the Darling Downs?
The fertile agricultural area of the Darling Downs in Queensland was named by explorer Allan Cunningham after then-Governor Ralph Darling.
How many species of plants did Allan Cunningham discover in Brazil?
Allan Cunningham discovered 450 plants in Brazil.
