John Charles Darke

John Charles Darke
Born1806
Hereford, England
DiedOctober 22, 1844(1844-10-22) (aged 37–38)
Gawler Ranges, South Australia
Cause of deathBlood loss from stab wounds
Known forExploring Van Diemen's Land

John Charles Darke (1806–22 October 1844) was a surveyor and explorer in Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) and South Australia. He died after being speared by Aboriginals in 1844.

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