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John Septimus Roe
About
first Surveyor-General of Western Australia and explorer (1797-1878)
Quick Facts
- Name
- John Septimus Roe
- Born
- 1797-05-08
- Died
- 1878-05-28
- Occupation
- explorer / diarist / politician / naval officer / botanist / surveying engineer / engineer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Newbury
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMatilda Leay BennettFrom 1829-01-08
Family
- FatherJames Roe
- MotherSophia
- ChildAugustus Sanford Keats Roe
- ChildEllen Elizabeth Roe
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Education
- Christ's Hospital
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q1701718 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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