Francis Thomas Gregory
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Francis Thomas "Frank" Gregory (19 October 1821 ā 23 October 1888) was an Australian explorer and politician.
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Frank Gregory | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
In office 2 January 1874 ā 23 October 1888 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Francis Thomas Gregory (1821-10-19)19 October 1821 Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, England |
Died | 23 October 1888(1888-10-23) (aged 67) Harlaxton House, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
Resting place | Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery |
Nationality | English Australian |
Spouse | Marion Scott Hume (m.1865) |
Relations | Joshua Gregory (father), Augustus Charles Gregory (brother) |
Occupation | Surveyor |
Known for | Exploration of Australia |
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Born in England, he emigrated with his family to Australia as a boy. He was the younger brother of the explorer and politician Augustus Gregory, who also made his career in the colony.