The Most Cursed Explorer In History
The Horrors He Faced Never Defeated Him
Born in 1835, Ernest Giles was one of history's most cursed explorers—but his fourth expedition brought him face to face with a real-life nightmare.
He Wasn't Born In Australia
Though he would eventually be known as "the last of the Australian explorers," Ernest Giles wasn't actually born in Australia. On July 20, 1835, his parents William and Jane welcomed him into their lives—and young Giles spent most of his youth growing up in Bristol, England. Little did he know, his destiny lay in a far-off country.
His Family Struggled To Get By
Giles's family moved to Adelaide, Australia—for quite a disheartening reason. Though they'd managed to get by quite swimmingly in London, their fortunes took a worrying downturn.
Therefore, a fresh start in a new country seemed like the perfect way to turn things around.
Luckily, their risky decision paid off.
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He Moved To A New Country
At the age of 15, Giles joined his parents in Australia. Both of his parents had tasted sweet success with their careers: His father William found a job with HM Customs, and his mother Jane began her very own school for girls. But for Giles, finding his true calling came with a few twists and turns.
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He Had A Revelation
In 1852, Giles tried his hand at multiple fields of work. Not only did he take a chance on the Victorian goldfields but he also got a taste of clerical work. However, a revelation began to dawn on him—one that only comes with growing up and realizing what path in life suits one best.
