William Wentworth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Wentworth

Australian poet, explorer, journalist and politician

Date of Birth: 13-Aug-1790

Place of Birth: Norfolk Island, Australia

Date of Death: 20-Mar-1872

Profession: lawyer, poet, politician, journalist, explorer

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William Charles Wentworth (13 August 1790 – 20 March 1872) was an Australian explorer, journalist, politician and author, and one of the leading figures of early colonial New South Wales.
He was the first native-born Australian to achieve a reputation overseas, and a leading advocate for self-government for the Australian colonies.