Francis Farewell

Francis Farewell
Born1784 (1784)
Near Wincanton, England
Died1829 (aged 44–45)
Natal province, South Africa
Cause of deathAssassination by stabbing
Spouse
Elizabeth Schmidt
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(m. 1822)​
Military career
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchNavy
RankLieutenant
Unit
  • HMS Amphion
  • HMS Thisbe
  • HMS Bacchante
Battles / warsNapoleonic Wars

Francis George Farewell (1784–1829) was the founder of the Port Natal Colony in South Africa.

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