British admiral who founded the first permanent European settlement in Australia, a convict settlement that eventually became Sydney.
Before Fame Enrolling in seafaring school in his early teens began his long career in seafaring, which included serving in several wars.
Trivia As the governor of the New South Wales territory, he faced rebellion from the convicts, hostile natives, and a constant threat of famine.
Family Life When he met his wife, Margaret, she was the widow of a prosperous London Merchant. Read More...
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Performers from across Europe and beyond will compete in the first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday, amid heightened security prompted by pro-Palestinian protesters objecting to Israel’s participation in the competition.
The international songwriting competition kicked off over the weekend in Malmo, Sweden. The city already expected about 100,000 fans to visit, and amped up security for the event in anticipation of thousands of people protesting Israel’s participation in the contest. Read More...