Du Faur, Frederick Eccleston
Founder and supporter of scientific and artistic organisations in Sydney, who helped establish Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and was a landowner at Mount Wilson. He worked as a chief draftsman at the Department of Lands, and often explored the Bliue Mountains, camping near Govetts Creek and the Grose Rover.
Milestone
Born
London, England
14 Sep 1832
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Died
Turramurra, Sydney
24 Apr 1915
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Name
Alternate
du Faur, Frederick Eccleston
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Commemorated by
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Commemorated by
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Occupation
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Position
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1871
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1873 - 1915
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22 Jun 1883
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1894
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Relationship
Spouse
1866 - 23 Jul 1867
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Spouse
23 Jan 1878 - 30 Dec 1906
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