James Whyte (Australian politician)
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James Whyte (30 March 1820 – 20 August 1882) was a Scottish-born Australian politician who served as the sixth Premier of Tasmania, from 20 January 1863 to 24 November 1866. Before moving to Tasmania, Whyte was a pioneering sheep-farmer in western Victoria. He and his brothers perpetrated the Fighting Hills massacre of 40–80 Aboriginal people in Victoria while recovering stolen sheep.[1]
Quick Facts 6th Premier of Tasmania, Preceded by ...
James Whyte | |
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6th Premier of Tasmania | |
In office 20 January 1863 – 24 November 1866 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Chapman |
Succeeded by | Sir Richard Dry |
Constituency | Pembroke |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-03-30)30 March 1820 Greenlaw, Scotland, UK |
Died | 20 August 1882(1882-08-20) (aged 62) Hobart, Tasmania |
Nationality | British |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Wilkinson (1852) Elizabeth Gregson (1856-1865) Elizabeth Coverdale (1868-1882) |
Children | James Wilkinson Whyte |
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