Lawson became an explorer out of need - specifically, for the purpose of the expedition to cross the Blue Mountains, in 1813. Gregory Blaxland asked him to join the expedition to cross the Blue Mountains because more land was needed for increasing the colony's farming and stock animals.
William Lawson the explorer? Of old age, in 1850.
William Lawson, the Scottish explorer, died in 1850. He is best known for his explorations of Australia and his role in opening up the interior of the continent.
Australian explorer William Lawson died at his house, Veteran Hall.
Originally born in London, William Lawson arrived in Sydney in 1800, as an ensign in the New South Wales Corps.
John Lawson - explorer - was born in 1674.
John Lawson - explorer - died in 1711.
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William Lawson was born on June 2, 1774.
Thomas William Lawson was born in 1857.
Thomas William Lawson died in 1925.
William Lawson has written: 'Old Ironbark'
William Lawson died from complications related to pneumonia in 2021.