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Nathaniel Buchanan

1826 – 1901

Australian pioneer pastoralist, drover and explorer

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Lived 1826 – 1901 (aged 74–75). Nathaniel Buchanan was an Australian explorer and stockperson.

Nathaniel Buchanan (1826 – 23 September 1901) was an Australian pioneer pastoralist, drover and explorer.

Early life Buchanan was born near Dublin, and was of Scottish descent the son of Lieutenant Charles Henry Buchanan, and his wife Annie, née White.

Career In 1859 Buchanan explored new country with William Landsborough.

Buchanan made several explorations inland from Bowen Downs, including securing land near Burketown, Queensland.

Buchanan was also noted for his overlanding feats including droving 20,000 head of cattle from Queensland to Glencoe Station.

Nat was buried in the general cemetery at Walcha, New South Wales.

Legacy His brother William had also been a significant pastoralist pioneer.

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Who was Nathaniel Buchanan?

Australian pioneer pastoralist, drover and explorer

When was Nathaniel Buchanan born?

Nathaniel Buchanan was born in 1826.

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Nathaniel Buchanan died on 23 September 1901.

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Nathaniel Buchanan was an explorer and stockperson.

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Nathaniel Buchanan was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nathaniel Buchanan

· Wikidata: Q6969527

· DBpedia: Nathaniel Buchanan

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