About Alexander McRae
Lived 1844 – 1888 (aged 43–44). Alexander McRae was an explorer.
Alexander Joseph McRae (1844–1888) was an Australian explorer, pastoralist and businessman. McRae was notable as an early settler in north-west Western Australia. In 1882 McRae found gold between Cossack and Roebourne, with one nugget weighing upwards of 9 dwt (14g).
The McRae River is named after him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alexander McRae?
Australian explorer and pastoralist (1844–1888)
When was Alexander McRae born?
Alexander McRae was born in 1844.
When did Alexander McRae die?
Alexander McRae died in 1888.
What was Alexander McRae's occupation?
Alexander McRae was an explorer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alexander McRae (explorer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexander McRae. https://biography.guide/alexander-mcrae/
MLA: "Alexander McRae." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alexander-mcrae/.
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