Jane Franklin

Jane, Lady Franklin (née Griffin; 4 December 1791 – 18 July 1875) was the second wife of the English explorer Sir John Franklin. During her husband's period as Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land, she became known for her philanthropic work and her travels throughout south-eastern Australia. After John Franklin's disappearance in search of the Northwest Passage, she sponsored or otherwise supported several expeditions to determine his fate.

This article is about the philanthropic wife of Sir John Franklin. For other people, see Jane Franklin (disambiguation).

Lady

Jane Franklin
1816 Portrait by Amelie Romilly
Born
Jane Griffin

(1791-12-04)4 December 1791
London, England
Died18 July 1875(1875-07-18) (aged 83)
London, England
Spouse
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(m. 1828; died 1847)​
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