Charles Chewings
Australian geologist and anthropologist
About Charles Chewings
Lived 1859 – 1937 (aged 78). Charles Chewings was an Australian anthropologist, geologist and respondent.
Charles Chewings (16 April 1859 – 9 June 1937) was an Australian geologist and anthropologist.
Early life Charles Chewings was born as a son of John Chewings, a pastoralist, and his wife Sarah (née Wall) at Woorkongoree station, near Burra, South Australia. Chewings married Miss F. M. Braddock in 1887.
Career Chewings went to Europe in 1888 and studied geology at University College London and University of Heidelberg. After returning to Australia, Chewings worked in Western Australia reporting on mines before returning to South Australia to resume camel carrying.
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Who was Charles Chewings?
Australian geologist and anthropologist (1859-1937)
When was Charles Chewings born?
Charles Chewings was born on 16 April 1859.
When did Charles Chewings die?
Charles Chewings died on 9 June 1937.
What was Charles Chewings's occupation?
Charles Chewings was an anthropologist, geologist and respondent.
What nationality was Charles Chewings?
Charles Chewings was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Chewings. https://biography.guide/charles-chewings/
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