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Calvert, John (1814 - 1897) |
| Mineralogist |
| Born: 1814 St Winnow, Cornwall, England. Died: 1897. |
| John Calvert prospected in Australia at various times and reputedly found gold. He was regarded by some as a 'romancer'. |
Career Highlights |
| Born St Winnow, Cornwall, England, 1814. Died 1897. Prospected NSW 1831-34, went to Peru, then returned to Australia, where he prospected NSW, SA and WA, returned to England, back to NSW 1848-49, returned to England reputedly with ton of gold, visited Australia 1890. Responsible for many publications. |
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