Francis Farewell

Francis George Farewell (1784–1829) was the founder of the Port Natal Colony in South Africa.

Francis Farewell
Born1784 (1784)
Near Wincanton, England
Died1829 (aged 44–45)
Natal province, South Africa
Cause of deathAssassination by stabbing
Spouse
Elizabeth Schmidt
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(m. 1822)​
Military career
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchNavy
RankLieutenant
Unit
  • HMS Amphion
  • HMS Thisbe
  • HMS Bacchante
Battles/warsNapoleonic Wars
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