Charles Sturt
1795–1869 (age 74)
Biography
Charles Sturt, naturalist from Gloucestershire, traversed continents to study rivers and the creatures along them, bringing back insights that expanded Victorian natural history. His expeditions, fueled by curiosity, connected distant ecosystems to the growing scientific community at home.
He cherished the natural world, urging careful observation and stewardship in equal measure, and his work inspired future generations of explorers.