Ernest Giles was born in England on 20 July 1835.
Ernest Giles died on the 13 November 1897
Well Ernest Giles did not actually discover AYERS ROCK !! .
Ernest Giles was born in 1835, and his first expedition was in 1872. He was just short of his 37th birthday when his party departed from central Australia.
Ernest Giles
Ernest Giles
Ernest Giles, an Australian explorer, has several geographical features named in his honor, including Giles Corner and Giles Range in South Australia. Additionally, the Giles Meteorological Station in the Northern Territory is named after him, acknowledging his contributions to exploration in the region. His legacy also includes the Giles Creek and the Giles Well, both reflecting his extensive travels and discoveries in the Australian outback.
Ernest Giles has written: 'Australia twice traversed' -- subject(s): Discovery and exploration 'The journal of a forgotten expedition in 1875' -- subject(s): Discovery and exploration
Ernest Giles did not discover Uluru. Giles discovered the Olgas, now known as Kata Tjuta, but Uluru was discovered by William Gosse of the South Australia Survey Department. Gosse initially named it Ayers Rock, after the Premier of South Australia at the time.
Calvin Giles was born in 1962.
Giles Puckle was born in 1979.
Giles Deacon was born in 1969.
Giles Bullard was born in 1926.