Louis Defreycinet

Explorer

Birthday August 7, 1779

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace France

DEATH DATE Aug 18, 1841 (62)

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About

French explorer who circled the globe and outlined the entire Australian coast.

Before Fame

At age 15, he joined the French Navy.

Trivia

He was founding member of the Paris Geographical Society.

Family Life

He had three brothers and served with one on an early expedition.

Associated With

Ferdinand Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe, and his experience helped him to do the same.