William Paterson (explorer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Paterson (explorer)

Scottish soldier and botanist in Tasmania

Date of Birth: 17-Aug-1755

Place of Birth: Montrose, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 21-Jun-1810

Profession: politician, botanist, explorer

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Colonel William Paterson, FRS (17 August 1755 – 21 June 1810) was a Scottish soldier, explorer, Lieutenant Governor and botanist best known for leading early settlement at Port Dalrymple in Tasmania.
In 1795, Paterson gave an order that resulted in the massacre of a number of men, women and children, members of the Bediagal tribe.