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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jane_FranklinJane Franklin - Wikipedia

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   Jane, Lady Franklin (née Griffin; 4 December 1791 – 18 July 1875) was a British explorer, seasoned traveler and the second wife of the English explorer Sir John Franklin. During her husband's period as Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land , she became known for her philanthropic work and her travels throughout south-eastern Australia.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jane_Franklin_MecomJane Franklin Mecom - Wikipedia

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   Jane Franklin Mecom (March 27, 1712 – May 7, 1794) was the youngest sister of Benjamin Franklin and was considered one of his closest confidants. Mecom and Franklin corresponded for sixty-three years, throughout the course of Ben Franklin's life, and some of their letters survive.

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4. www.atlasobscura.com › articles › cool-lady-janeLady Jane Franklin, the Woman Who Fueled 19th-Century Polar ...

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   Feb 23, 2017 · Learn how Lady Jane Franklin, a traveler and scientist, funded and promoted polar expeditions to find her lost husband Sir John Franklin and his crew. Discover her achievements, challenges and legacy in the 19th-century Arctic exploration.

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5. www.rmg.co.uk › stories › topicsJane Franklin: a remarkable woman | Royal Museums Greenwich

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   Jane Franklin: a remarkable woman. When her husband went missing Jane Franklin studied the Arctic from afar, becoming an armchair expert in its geography and becoming the first woman to be awarded the Royal Geographical Society’s Founder’s Medal.

6. www.canadashistory.ca › explore › explorationCanada's Greatest Explorers - Canada's History

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   Sep 9, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Lady Jane Franklin, one of the top five explorers chosen by Canada's History experts. She was a pioneer in Arctic exploration, a humanitarian and a promoter of her husband's legacy.

7. scholar.harvard.edu › jlepore › publicationsBook of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin

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   A biography of Benjamin Franklin's sister Jane, who was a mother of twelve and a passionate reader and writer. Based on newly discovered documents and objects, the book reveals Jane's voice and perspective on the founding of the United States and her famous brother.

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   Who is Jane Franklin?

   • Prolific letter-writer, influencer and an expert in Arctic geography, this is the story of Jane Franklin When her husband went missing Jane Franklin studied the Arctic from afar, becoming an armchair expert in its geography and becoming the first woman to be awarded the Royal Geographical Society’s Founder’s Medal.

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   Why was Jane Franklin important?

   • While the ships had been provisioned for three years, and could expect to augment their stores by hunting, time was surely running out. Lady Franklin kept up the pressure, ensuring that her husband’s name remained in the public eye. Jane Franklin was, by all accounts, an extraordinary woman.

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   What did Lady Jane Franklin say to Sir John Franklin?

   • Lady Jane Franklin would gaze north across the sea and “send [her] love on wings of prayer” to her long-lost husband Sir John Franklin, the famed Arctic explorer and naval officer who set sail in 1845 in search of the Northwest Passage.

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   What did Lady Jane Franklin do in 1836?

   • In 1836, she accompanied him to Van Diemen’s Land, when he was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of the colony. She at once took an interest in everything including exploration. She became the first European woman to climb Mount Wellington, and travelled overland to Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania’s wild, west coast. Lady Jane Franklin.

   Lady Jane Franklin - The Australian Museum

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9. australian.museum › lady-jane-franklinLady Jane Franklin - The Australian Museum

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   An insatiable traveller, she sailed the seas, climbed mountains, organised expeditions and set about creating great social change in the Tasmanian community in which she lived. Born in England in 1791, Jane married Arctic explorer John Franklin in her late twenties.