William Ernest Powell Giles (20 July 1835 – 13 November 1897), best known as Ernest Giles, was an Australian explorer who led three major expeditions in central Australia.
Read more about Ernest Giles: Early Life, Exploration, Second Expedition, Third and Fourth Expeditions, Late Life and Legacy
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