Henry Hacking
Henry Hacking (1750 – 21 July 1831) was an English Royal Navy seaman and early colonist of New South Wales. He is generally regarded as being the person responsible for shooting and killing the Aboriginal resistance fighter Pemulwuy in 1802.
Henry Hacking | |
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| Born | 1750 |
| Died | 21 July 1831 (aged 80–81) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Nationality | British Empire |
| Occupation(s) | seaman and explorer |
| Known for | early settler in Sydney, New South Wales |
| Criminal charges | attempted murder perjury |
| Criminal penalty | sentenced to death |
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