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On his second expedition, Ludwig Leichhardt did not discover anything significant. The expedition ended in tragedy as Leichhardt and his team disappeared without a trace in the Australian outback in 1848.
Ludwig Leichhardt's Father's name was Christian Hieronymus Matthias Leichhardt.
Leichhardt first became an explorer with his first expedition, which commenced in 1844. He had no previous exploration experience, and no knowledge of the Australian bush.
Ludwig Leichhardt was born on October 23, 1813.
Ludwig Leichhardt travelled alternately on foot and on horseback. He lost several horses during his first expedition, so he and his men were forced to walk more often, in order to preserve the energy of the horses.
Ludwig Leichhardt was not known to be married, or to have children.
Ludwig Leichhardt spoke both English and German.
Ludwig Leichhardt was never buried because his remains were never found. Ludwig Leichhardt was on his third and final expedition when he disappeared. His final expedition began in March 1848. The last sighting of Leichhardt, six other men, fifty bullocks, twenty mules and seven horses was made as they departed Roma, Queensland, on 4 April 1848. Somewhere in Australia's vast outback, the entire party vanished. Many theories have abounded as to what happened, and many claim to have found evidence of the remains of the expedition, but what really happened remains one of Australia's enduring mysteries.
Explorer of Australia, Ludwig Leichhardt, was born in Trebatsch, Prussia, on 23 October 1813.
Ludwig Leichhardt did not have an official second-in-command, but he did have companions who travelled with him.Some of Ludwig Leichhardt's exploration party included:John GilbertJohn RoperJames CalvertJohn MurphyAborigines Harry Brown and Charley Fisher
Ludwig Leichhardt has written: 'Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt's letters from Australia, during the years March 23, 1842, to April 3, 1848' -- subject(s): Description and travel
Ludwig Leichhardt is known for being a famous scientist and explorer. It is reported that Leichhardt was born and grew up in the area of East Germany.