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Edward Thonen
German miner
| Bio | Edward Thonen was a German emigrant to Australia, and one of the miners involved in the Eureka Rebellion in Ballarat, Victoria. He was captain of one of the miners' divisions. When soldiers stormed the Stockade on 3 December 1854 in the Battle of the Eureka Stockade, Thonen was one of the first to be killed.2 |
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| Born | 1827 May 261 |
| Died | 1854 Dec 31 |
| Occupation | miner1 |
| Cause of death | Unknown |
| Status | Confirmed: Edward Thonen is a 27 Club member |