Hamilton Hume
Australian Explorer, Magistrate
Hamilton Hume Rank
About Hamilton Hume
Hamilton Hume started exploring new places in Australia when he was 17 years old. In 1817, with Charles Throsby and James Meehan, he discovered Lake Bathurst. The following year, he accompanied John Oxley and James Meehan to reach the Jervis Bay for the first time.
In 1828, he teamed up with other explorers, including British officer Charles Sturt, to discover Australia’s Darling River, which would become the third longest in the country. Four years before that, he joined William Hovell’s team to explore Australia using an overland path to Port Phillip from Sydney.
Personal Life
He was one of the children of Elizabeth Kennedy and Andrew Hamilton Hume. He had a brother named John. In 1825, he tied the knot with Elizabeth Dight, but their union produced no children.
Recognitions
The highway between Melbourne and Sydney has been named after him. In 1994, the City of Hume, which was named after the famous explorer, was formed.
Trivia
He was also a magistrate.
Hamilton Hume Rank
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F.A.Q. about Hamilton Hume
When is his birthday?
Hamilton Hume's birthday is on June 19, 1797.
In how many days is his birthday?
Hamilton's birthday is in 55 days
How old was Hamilton when he died?
He was 75 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 19, 1873.
How old would he be today?
Hamilton Hume would be 226 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Hamilton from?
He was born in Seven Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.