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Calvert, James Snowden (1825 - 1884) |
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| Explorer and Botanist | |
| Born: 13 July 1825 Otley, Yorkshire, England. Died: 22 July 1884 Sydneyq, New South Wales, Australia. | |
| James Snowden Calvert accompanied Ludwig Leichhardt (q.v.) on his 1844-45 expedition from Brisbane to Port Essington. He was the husband of Caroline Louisa Atkinson. |
Career Highlights |
| Born Otley, Yorkshire, England, 13 July 1825. Died Sydney, 22 July 1884. Migrated to Australia 1841. Went with Ludwig Leichardt (q.v.) from Brisbane to Port Essington 1844-45, manager, Cavan station, near Yass. Keen botanist, who won medals for botanical entries at exhibitions in London and Paris. Commemorated by several place names in Queensland. |
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