Francis Cadell (explorer)
Francis William Cadell (9 February 1822 – 1879) was a European explorer of Australia, most remembered for opening the Murray River up for transport by steamship and for his activities as a slave trader.
Francis William Cadell | |
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| Born | 9 February 1822 Cockenzie, Haddingtonshire, Scotland |
| Died | March 1879 (aged 57) near New Guinea |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation(s) | ship's captain, explorer, Blackbirder |
| Parent | Hew Francis Cadell (father) |
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