Jane, Lady Franklin was a British explorer, seasoned traveller 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. After John Franklin's disappearance in search of the Northwest Passage, she sponsored or otherwise supported several expeditions to determine his fate.
- Occupation
- explorer, philanthropist, traveler
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- December 4, 1791, 1792
- Died
- July 18, 1875
