Edward Thonen
German emigrant to Australia
Born
1827
198 years ago
Died
December 3rd, 1854
170 years ago — 27 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Australia
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Migrated from Germany to Australia during the 19th century. Established a new life and contributed to the local community. Involved in early settlement activities and participated in the development of agricultural practices. Worked towards fostering connections between the immigrant population and established settlers in the region. His efforts supported the integration of German migrants into Australian society.
Emigrated to Australia in the 1850s
Participated in early agricultural development
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