William Balcombe
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William Balcombe (28 December 1777 – 19 March 1829) was an East India Company and colonial administrator. He came to fame as the father of a daughter (Betsy Balcombe) who befriended Napoleon Bonaparte[1] whilst the Balcombe family were living on Saint Helena.[2][3] The exiled Bonaparte had lodged with the Balcombes (at the Briars) whilst his permanent quarters at Longwood were being prepared.
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William Balcombe | |
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Born | (1777-12-28)28 December 1777 Rottingdean, Sussex, England |
Died | 19 March 1829(1829-03-19) (aged 51) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Buried | Devonshire Street Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Allegiance | United Kingdom Colony of New South Wales |
Service/ | Colonial Service |
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William Balcombe spent some time in the Colony of New South Wales appointed as the first treasurer,[4][5] arriving on 5 April 1824 with his family and servants aboard the Hibernia.[6] He died there in 1829 (aged 51) and was buried in Sydney.[7][8]