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Thomson, Sir Edward Deas (1800 - 1879)

Publication Details:
Originally published in ADB, Volume 2, MUP, 1967, pp 523-527
Author:
M. E. Osborne

Life Summary

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Born 1 June 1800
Edinburgh, Mid-Lothian, Scotland
born around 1 June 1800 in Edinburgh, Mid-Lothian, Scotland
Died 16 July 1879
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
died around 16 July 1879 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Cultural Heritage Scottish
Religious Influence Anglican
Occupation *

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1829 - 1856
public servant, New South Wales, Australia
1830 - 1856
colonial secretary, New South Wales, Australia
1837 - 1879
Member of Upper House, New South Wales, Australia
1863 - 1865?
university vice-chancellor, New South Wales, Australia
1865 - 1878
university chancellor, New South Wales, Australia
Biography Author M. E. Osborne all biographies by Osborne, M. E.
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