Robert Gouger
First Colonial Secretary of South Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Gouger (/ˈɡʊdʒər/ GUUJ-ər; 26 June 1802 – 4 August 1846) was one of the founders of South Australia and the first Colonial Secretary of South Australia.[1]
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Robert Gouger | |
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Colonial Secretary of South Australia | |
In office 28 December 1836 – 22 August 1837 | |
Governor | Rear Admiral Hindmarsh |
Preceded by | office established |
Succeeded by | Thomas Strangways |
In office 8 July 1839 – 16 October 1841 | |
Governor | George Gawler Sir George Grey |
Preceded by | George Stephen |
Succeeded by | John A. Jackson |
Treasurer of South Australia | |
In office 16 October 1841 – July 1844 | |
Preceded by | John A. Jackson |
Succeeded by | James MacDonald |
Member of the Legislative Council|of South Australia | |
In office 28 December 1836 – 22 August 1837 | |
Preceded by | council established |
Succeeded by | Thomas Strangways |
In office 8 July 1839 – 16 October 1841 | |
Preceded by | George Stephen |
Succeeded by | Sir George Grey John A. Jackson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-06-26)26 June 1802 Île de France, Paris, France |
Died | 4 August 1846(1846-08-04) (aged 44) Kensington, London, England |
Spouse |
Sarah Whitten (m. 1838) |
Children | 1 |
Known for | One of the founders of South Australia and the first Colonial Secretary of South Australia |
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