John McDouall Stuart

Scottish explorer and surveyor

John McDouall Stuart - Scottish explorer and surveyor
Born

September 7th, 1815
209 years ago

Died

June 5th, 1866
158 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

Australia

Links & References

Significant achievements include the exploration of Australia, particularly the northern and central regions. Led the first successful expedition to traverse the continent from south to north. Worked as a surveyor, contributing to maps and further knowledge of the Australian interior. Established routes that would later facilitate settlement and development in the area.

Led the first successful north-south expedition in Australia

Explored uncharted territories in the Australian interior

Contributed to cartographic knowledge of Australia

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