# John Charles Darke

> John Charles Darke was a surveyor and explorer in Van Diemen's Land and South Australia. He died after being speared by Aboriginals in 1844.

*Australian explorer*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Country:** Australia
- **Born:** 1806
- **Died:** 1844
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

John Charles Darke was a surveyor and explorer in Van Diemen's Land and South Australia. He died after being speared by Aboriginals in 1844.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 32.7
- **Momentum:** 4.3

## Sources
- [John Charles Darke](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Charles_Darke)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6225738)

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