William Henry Fancourt Mitchell
Australian politician (1811-1884) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir William Henry Fancourt Mitchell (November 1811 – 24 November 1884)[1] was an Australian police commissioner and politician, President of the Victorian Legislative Council for fourteen years.[2]
Quick Facts 1st Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Monarch ...
William Henry Fancourt Mitchell | |
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1st Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police | |
In office 3 January 1853 – 24 January 1854 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Lieutenant Governor | Sir Charles La Trobe |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Sir Charles MacMahon |
Personal details | |
Born | William Henry Fancourt Mitchell November 1811 Leicester, England |
Died | 24 November 1884 (aged 72–73) Barfold, Victoria, Australia |
Spouse | Christina Templeton |
Children | 9 |
Occupation | Police officer, politician |
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