Charles Windeyer
Australian magistrate / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Windeyer (1 July 1780 – 30 January 1855) was an Australian magistrate who held a variety of public positions and was later appointed by Governor George Gipps as the first Mayor of Sydney. He was the father of barrister and politician Richard Windeyer and grandfather of politician and judge William Charles Windeyer.[1]
Quick Facts 1st Mayor of Sydney, Succeeded by ...
Charles Windeyer | |
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1st Mayor of Sydney | |
In office 1842–1842 | |
Succeeded by | John Hosking |
Personal details | |
Born | (1780-07-01)1 July 1780 Staffordshire |
Died | 30 January 1855(1855-01-30) (aged 74) Newtown, New South Wales, Australia |
Spouse | Ann Mary Rudd |
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