William Paterson

Botanist, Politician

1755 – 1810

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Who was William Paterson?

Colonel William Paterson, FRS was a Scottish soldier, explorer, Lieutenant governor and botanist best known for leading early settlement in Tasmania.

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Born
Aug 17, 1755
Montrose
Also known as
  • Патерсон, Уильям
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • Scottish people
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
Jun 21, 1810

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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