Alexander Berry, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander Berry

Australian politician

Date of Birth: 30-Sep-1781

Place of Birth: Cupar, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 30-Nov-1873

Profession: businessperson, explorer

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Alexander Berry (30 November 1781 – 17 September 1873) was a Scottish-born surgeon, merchant and explorer who in 1822 was given a land grant of 10,000 acres (40 km2) and 100 convicts to establish the first European settlement on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia. This settlement became known as the Coolangatta Estate and later developed into what is now the town of Berry, named in honour of Alexander and his brother David.