William Paterson (explorer)
Scottish soldier and botanist in Tasmania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about William Paterson (explorer)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For other people with the same name, see William Paterson (disambiguation).
Colonel William Paterson, FRS (17 August 1755 – 21 June 1810) was a Scottish soldier, explorer, Lieutenant Governor and botanist best known for leading early settlement at Port Dalrymple in Tasmania. In 1795, Paterson gave an order that resulted in the massacre of a number of men, women and children, members of the Bediagal tribe.[2]
Quick Facts ColonelFRS, 1st Commandant at Port Dalrymple ...
William Paterson | |
---|---|
1st Commandant at Port Dalrymple | |
In office 16 February 1804 – 24 March 1808 | |
Succeeded by | John Brabyn |
Lieutenant Governor of New South Wales | |
In office 13 December 1794[1] – 1 September 1795 | |
Preceded by | Francis Grose |
Succeeded by | Office Vacant |
In office 24 March 1806 – 26 January 1808 | |
Preceded by | Office Vacant |
Succeeded by | George Johnston |
Personal details | |
Born | (1755-08-17)17 August 1755 Montrose, Scotland |
Died | 21 June 1810(1810-06-21) (aged 54) At sea aboard HMS Dromedary off Cape Horn |
Spouse | Elizabeth Driver |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1781–1810 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 98th Regiment of Foot 73rd Regiment of Foot |
Commands | New South Wales Corps |
Close