Samuel Blackall
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Samuel Wensley Blackall (1 May 1809 – 2 January 1871) was an Irish soldier and politician, who was the second Governor of Queensland from 1868 until he died in office in 1871.[1][2]
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Samuel Blackall | |
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2nd Governor of Queensland | |
In office 14 August 1868 – 2 January 1871 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Preceded by | Sir George Bowen |
Succeeded by | George Phipps, 2nd Marquess of Normanby |
Personal details | |
Born | (1809-05-01)1 May 1809 Dublin, Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Died | 2 January 1871(1871-01-02) (aged 61) Brisbane, Queensland |
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery, Queensland |
Nationality | Irish |
Spouse(s) | Georgiana Rowles (1833–1853) Catherine Bond (1858–1864) |
Profession | Politician |
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