About
Geologist who explored the topography of Australia, venturing into the country's Snowy Mountains and Australian Alps. Numerous Australian peaks, desert formations, and bodies of water were named in his honor.
Before Fame
He found gold near New South Wales, but at the request of the governor, who feared unrest, he kept the discovery a secret.
Trivia
He was made a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in London.
Family Life
He was born into Polish nobility, but his father may have forged his title as a Count.
Associated With
Like Ludwig Leichhardt, he made a great contribution to the mapping of Australia's geography.
