Or Boongaree. Aboriginal Australian from the Kuringgai people of the Broken Bay area north of Sydney. Known as an explorer, entertainer, and Aboriginal community leader. Worked with Flinders as as an interpreter, guide and negotiator with local indigenous groups.
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Bungaree
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Flinders statue
Unveiled by Prince William at Australia House on 18 July 2014 and installed i...
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William Gibson
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
William Clossan
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Joseph René Bellot
Explorer. Born Paris. For his participation in the 1845 Anglo-French expedition to Madagascar Bellot received the Legion of Honour. 1851 he joined Captain Kennedy's expedition to find the Frank...
1 memorial
Edward Whymper
Mountaineer and wood-engraver. Born at Lambeth Terrace, Kennington Road. He trained as a wood-engraver, producing alpine scenery drawings. He made the first ascent of many peaks in the Mont Blanc M...
1 memorial
Frederick Hornby
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
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2 subjects commemorated
William Shakespeare
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47 memorials
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EC2, London Wall
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1 subject commemorated,
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Beau Brummell
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2 memorials
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