Jane Franklin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJane Franklin
British explorer
Date of Birth: 04-Dec-1791
Place of Birth: London
Date of Death: 18-Jul-1875
Profession: explorer
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Jane Franklin
- Jane Franklin (née Griffin; 4 December 1791 – 18 July 1875), known as Lady Franklin after her husband's knighthood, was 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.
- After John Franklin's disappearance in search of the Northwest passage, she sponsored or otherwise supported several expeditions to determine his fate.
Read more at Wikipedia