Gregory Blaxland

Gregory Blaxland was an English pioneer farmer and explorer in Australia, noted especially for initiating and co-leading the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains by European settlers.

17 June 1778

Born on the same birth day (17 June): Adolphus Frederick VI • Alec Hurwood • Christian Ferras • Diane Modahl • Elisa Rigaudo • Elmer L. Andersen • Helen Glover • Jon Leibowitz • Rafael Sóbis • Ralph Bellamy • Tommy Burns (Canadian boxer) • Vernon Coaker • Wally Wood • William Carr (rower)

Born in the same month (June 1778): Beau Brummell • Jean Baptiste Gay, 1st Viscount of Martignac