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Ludwig Leichhardt
1813Oct, 23

Ludwig Leichhardt

Ludwig Leichhardt, German-Australian explorer (d. 1848)
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁiːdʁɪç 'vɪlhɛlm 'lu:tvɪç 'laɪçhaːʁt]), known as Ludwig Leichhardt, (23 October 1813 – c. 1848) was a German explorer and naturalist, most famous for his exploration of northern and central Australia.

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