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Robert O’Hara Burke: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born May 6, 1820? or May 6, 1821? • Ireland
Died June 28, 1861? • Australia

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Robert O'Hara Burke (left) and William John Wills.
John King mourning the death of Robert O'Hara Burke.
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