Jane Griffin (Lady Franklin)
(1791-1875)
British explorer
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Jane Franklin (née Griffin; 4 December 1791 – 18 July 1875), known as Lady Franklin after her husband's knighthood, was the second wife of the English explorer Sir John Franklin. During her husband's period as Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land, she became known for her philanthropic work and her travels throughout south-eastern Australia. After John Franklin's disappearance in search of the Northwest passage, she sponsored or otherwise supported several expeditions to determine his fate.
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Jane Griffin 4 December 1791 London, England
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18 July 1875 (aged 83) London, England
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| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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