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The Birth of Ludwig Leichhardt
Ludwig Leichhardt was born in the village of Trebatsch, in the province of Bradenburg. -
Began Education at the University of Berlin
Ludwig Leichhardtbegan his education in the year 1831. He studied natural sciences and philosophy. -
Began Education at the University of Gottingen
Ludwig Leichhardt continued his education in 1833 at the University of Gottingen. -
Continued Education at the University of Berlin
Ludwig Leichhardt returned to the University of Berlin to continue his education for two more years. He never completed his degree. -
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Ludwig Leichhardt Explored the Area Between Newcastle and Moreton Bay District
Overland journeys undertaken alone between Newcastle and the Moreton Bay District occupied 1843 and early 1844. -
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Ludwig Leichhardt Arrived in Clifton, Gloucestershire
Ludwig Leichhardt arrived in Clifton and continued his studies in the natural sciences at the Royal College of Surgeons, the British Museum and the Jardin des Plantes. -
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Ludwig Leichhardt Sailed from London to Sydney
Ludwig Leichhardt sailed in the Sir Edward Paget to Sydney to explore the inland of Australia. -
Arrival In Hunter River Valley
Ludwig Leichhardt studies geology, the flora and fauna, and farming in Hunter River Valley. -
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Ludwig Leichhardt Explored the Area Between Newcastle and Moreton Bay District
Overland journeys undertaken alone between Newcastle and the Moreton Bay District occupied 1843 and early 1844. -
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Ludwig Leichhardt Explored the Area Between Newcastle and Moreton Bay District
Overland journeys undertaken alone between Newcastle and the Moreton Bay District occupied 1843 and early 1844. -
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Leichhardt Sailed from Sydney
Six including Leichhardt sailed from Sydney on 13 August 1844. In the Moreton Bay District four more joined the expedition, which left Jimbour, the farthest outpost of settlement on the Darling Downs, on 1 October. The crew reached Port Essington on 17 December 1845, completing an overland journey of nearly 3000 miles. -
Leichhardt and His Crew Landed In Sydney
Returning in the Heroine, Leichhardt arrived in Sydney on 25 March 1846. As it was believed that his party had perished their unexpected success was greeted with great rejoicing. -
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Leichhardt Attempts a Second Expedition
In December 1846 his party of eight including himself set out from the Darling Downs. Delayed by heavy rain and the straying of animals being taken for food, and weakened by fever, they were forced, after covering only 500 miles (805 km), to return in June 1847. -
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Leichhardt Sailed from Codamine River
Leichhardt set out from the Condamine River in March 1848. By 3 April he reached McPherson's station, Cogoon, on the Darling Downs. After moving inland from Cogoon the expedition disappeared and no evidence showing conclusively what happened to it has been found.
