# Mark John Currie

> Vice-Admiral Mark John Currie played a significant role in the exploration of Australia and the foundation of the Swan River Colony, later named Western Australia.

*British Royal Navy admiral (1795-1874)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Other
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Born:** 1795-06-21
- **Died:** 1874-05-02
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Vice-Admiral Mark John Currie played a significant role in the exploration of Australia and the foundation of the Swan River Colony, later named Western Australia.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.6
- **Momentum:** 2.7

## Sources
- [Mark John Currie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_John_Currie)
- [Mark John Currie](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_John_Currie)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6768253)

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