Charles Sturt

Captain Charles Napier Sturt (28 April 1795 – 16 June 1869) was a British explorer of Australia, and part of the European exploration of Australia. He led several expeditions into the interior of the continent, starting from both Sydney and later from Adelaide. His expeditions traced several of the westward-flowing rivers, establishing that they all merged into the Murray River. He was searching to determine if there was an "inland sea".

Personal facts

Charles Sturt
Birth dateApril 28, 1795
Birth place
India
Date of deathJune 16, 1869
Place of death
England , Cheltenham

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  1. http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Charles_Sturt
  2. http://www.npg.org.uk/live/search/person.asp?LinkID=mp04362