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How old was Edward Hargraves when he found gold?
Hargraves was born in 1811. He discovered gold in 1851. Therefore he was about 40 years old.
Who discovered the gold near Bathurst?
The first official discovery of payable gold near Bathurst, NSW, was made by Edward Hargraves in 1851. Hargraves was assisted by John Lister, a man who had already found gold in the region. Lister led Hargraves directly to where gold was found, at Summerhill Creek, at a site which Hargraves named "Ophir".
Where were many prospectorsgoing to find gold before hargraves discovery?
Before Edward Hargraves made his discovery, many were traveling to California to find gold. He inspired the Australian gold rush in 1851.
A timeline on Edward Hargraves?
first he lived in England ,than Australia ,than he started the gold rush
Who was Edward Hargraves and what did he do?
Edward Hargraves was a man famous in Australian history. He is commonly credited with being the first to officially find payable gold in Australia, and thus with starting the Australian gold rush. Hargraves, with a great deal of help from a man named John Lister, found gold at Summerhill Creek, at a place he named Ophir, near Bathurst, New South Wales. Lister was not given the credit, even though he did the hard work, using knowledge and technology brought by Hargraves from California.
What was edward hargraves mom and dad name?
If you are talking about Edward Hammond Hargraves, his parents were John Edward Hargraves and Elizabeth Hargraves.
Was Edward Hargraves born in ballarat?
No, he was born in Gosport, Hampshire in England.
Who was Edward Hammond Hargraves father?
Lieutenant John Edward Hargraves
How did Edward Hargraves die?
Edward Hargraves died of natural causes at age 80.
What was edward hargraves wife name?
Elizabeth Hargraves
Is it Edward Hargreaves or Hargraves?
The correct spelling is Edward Hargraves. He was an Australian gold prospector credited with sparking the Australian gold rush.
What age did Edward Hargraves die?
Edward Hargraves died of natural causes at age 80.
How old was Edward Hargraves when he found gold?
Hargraves was born in 1811. He discovered gold in 1851. Therefore he was about 40 years old.
How much did Edward Hargraves weigh?
Edward Hargraves weighed 18 stone which is equivalent to 114.3 kg!!!
Is there a diary on edward hargraves?
yes there is a few diaries search them on google *Edward Hammond Hargraves diaries*
Where was Edward Hargraves born?
At Gosport, Hampshire, England 7 October 1816.
Was edward hargraves from a poor family?
Edward Hargraves was born in Australia in 1816. He was the first person to discover gold in Australia, which led to the Australian gold rush. During his time, he was considered to be rich.
