William Landsborough
William Landsborough | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 20 December 1862 – 11 May 1865 | |
| In office 17 May 1865 – 23 September 1865 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1825 Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 16 March 1886 (aged 61) Caloundra, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Hollingworth Raine (m.1862 d.1869), Maria Theresa Carr (m.1873 d.1921) |
| Relations | David Landsborough (father) |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Explorer, Public servant |
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William Landsborough (21 February 1825 – 16 March 1886) was an explorer of Australia. He was notable for being the first explorer to complete a North-to-South crossing of Australia. He was a member of the Queensland Legislative Council.