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Edward Eyre

Born in Bedfordshire, Edward John Eyre (1815-1901) was the first European explorer to traverse the Great Australian Bight and Nullarbor Plain’s coastline by land. He also served as Governor of Jamaica and several Caribbean island colonies.

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What was Etienne Brule's religion?

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Etienne Brule's religion was Catholicism. He was a French explorer and interpreter who played a key role in early interactions between Europeans and indigenous peoples in North America in the 17th century.

When did John Eyre - Archdeacon of Sheffield - die?

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John Eyre, Archdeacon of Sheffield, died on November 28, 2008.

What did edward john Eyre take with him on his journey?

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Edward John Eyre took supplies such as food, water, firearms, tools, horses, and provisions for his journey across the Australian outback. He also brought along Indigenous guides to help navigate the unfamiliar terrain.

Did Edward John Eyre have a party to go with him on his exploration?

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Yes, Edward John Eyre did have a party accompanying him on his exploration expeditions.

Where is Edward John Eyre buried?

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Edward John Eyre is buried in St. Anne's Church in Moor Row, Cumbria, England. Eyre was an English explorer and colonial administrator known for his expeditions in Australia.

Where did Edward John Eyre start exploring?

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Edward John Eyre started exploring in Australia. He is known for his expeditions across the southern parts of the continent, including journeys through regions like South Australia and Western Australia.

How old is Edward John Eyre?

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Edward John Eyre was born on August 5, 1815, and he passed away on November 30, 1901. Therefore, he lived to be 86 years old.

Did Edward John Eyre walk on Australia?

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Yes, Edward John Eyre was an English explorer who traversed the Australian continent on various expeditions during the 19th century. Eyre is known for his journey from Adelaide to Albany in 1840-1841, during which he became the first European to cross the Nullarbor Plain.

When is Edward Eyre's date of exploration?

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Edward Eyre's exploration in Australia took place between 1839 and 1841. Eyre undertook a significant journey across the uncharted regions of South Australia and Western Australia, facing many challenges and hardships along the way. His expedition contributed to the mapping and exploration of Australia's interior.

When did Edward John Eyre discover Australia?

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Edward John Eyre did not discover Australia. Australia was already inhabited by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years before European exploration began. Eyre was an English explorer who explored parts of Australia in the 19th century, but he was not the first European to discover the continent.

How old would Edward Eyre be if he were still alive?

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Edward Eyre was born on August 5, 1815. If he were still alive today, he would be 206 years old.

Why was john Eyre famous?

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John Eyre was famous for his exploration of Australia, particularly for leading an expedition in 1840-1841 to explore the interior of South Australia. He was the first European to traverse the coastline from Streaky Bay to Fowlers Bay on the Nullarbor Plain. Eyre's expeditions provided valuable insights into the geography and indigenous peoples of the Australian continent.

How did Edward the I treat John Balliol?

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Edward I treated John Balliol with great disrespect and humiliation. He forced Balliol to abdicate as King of Scotland in 1296 and imprisoned him for years. This marked the beginning of English domination over Scotland.

What year did Edward Eyre wife have children?

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Edward Eyre's wife, Ann Chappelle, had children in the 1830s and 1840s. They had several children together during their marriage.

What where the childrens names of Adelaide ormond and edward john Eyre called?

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Adelaide Ormond and Edward John Eyre did not have children together. Edward John Eyre had a son from a previous marriage named Edward John Eyre Jr.

What transportation did Edward john Eyre use?

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As an overlander and an explorer, Edward Eyre had only two forms of transport available to him: walking, and horseback.

Is ella Eyre mixed raced?

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Why is Edward John Eyre important?

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Edward Eyre was important because, like each of the explorers, he added to the knowledge of what lay in Australia's interior. So much of his exploring was done in hope of advancing the newly established colony of SouthAustralia.

Eyre wanted to be the first to drive cattle overland from Sydney to the new colony of South Australia. He first explored in 1837, when he departed from Limestone Plains (today's site of Canberra), with over a thousand sheep and cattle. He travelled first to Melbourne, then tried to head directly west to Adelaide. Conditions were difficult, as it was a drought year, so he could not get through the mallee country of western Victoria. Eyre had to retrace his steps to the Murray River, and his first explorations were not successful.

In 1839, Eyre left Adelaide to explore north. He discovered excellent countryside just north of Adelaide and around today's Hutt River. It was on this journey that he discovered and named Mount Remarkable. Eyre finally arrived at the head of Spencer Gulf on 15 May 1839, where he discovered and named Depot Creek.

Eyre left Adelaide in June 1840 to explore north towards the centre of Australia. He did not get very far as he was blocked by salt lake after salt lake: each time he attempted to go around a salt lake, he found his way barred by yet another. This led to Eyre's theory that Adelaide was surrounded by a vast horseshoe-shaped salt lake. By sheer bad luck, Eyre was unable to locate any of the breaks between the numerous salt-lakes which encircled the area. In September 1840, Eyre climbed and named "Mt Hopeless". Following this unsuccessful attempt, Eyre returned to Streaky Bay, on the western coast of the Eyre Peninsula. From there he then travelled to past where Ceduna is today, reaching Fowler's Bay on 17 November 1840. At this point, he chose to go west, which no-one had ever tried before. He finally reached Albany in June 1841 in an amazing journey of courage and endurance across the Nullarbor Plain.

How long did Edward John Eyre live?

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Edward John Eyre was 85 years old when he died. He was born on 5 August 1815 and died on 30 November 1901.

What was Edward John Eyre most known for?

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Australian explorer Edward Eyre was arguably best known for his incredible feat of crossing the Nullarbor Plain from Streaky Bay, on the western coast of the Eyre Peninsula, to Albany, or King George's Sound, in Western Australia. Eyre was the first to travel across the Nullarbor Plain.

Are there any places named after Edward John Eyre?

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Yes:

  • Lake Eyre (South Australia)
  • Eyre Peninsula (South Australia)
  • Eyre River (Western Australia)
  • Eyre (small settlement in South Australia)
  • Eyre Highway

What effect did Edward John Eyre have on the development of Australia?

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Edward Eyre had a significant effect in bridging the gap between east and west. Prior to his expedition, no one knew what lay between Adelaide and Perth. Eyre's journey paved the way for the building of a road, and later a railway, after his route was surveyed several decades later by John Forrest.

Unfortunately, Eyre also slowed development of a route between the south and the north. Due to his bad luck in striking several of the smaller salt lakes thay lay in central South Australia, he believed that a huge horseshoe-shaped salt lake lay between Adelaide and the northern coast, and his reports that it was impossible to get through influenced the direction of Australian exploration for the next two decades by preventing anyone from attempting to get through.