Charles Windeyer
| Charles Windeyer | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Sydney | |
|
In office 1842–1842 | |
| Succeeded by | John Hosking |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 July 1780 Staffordshire |
| Died |
30 January 1855 (aged 74) Newtown, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Mary Rudd |
Charles Windeyer (1 July 1780 – 30 January 1855) was an Australian magistrate who held a variety of public positions and was later appointed by Governor George Gipps as the first Mayor of Sydney. He was the father of barrister and politician Richard Windeyer and grandfather of politician and judge William Charles Windeyer.[1]
References
- ↑ Windeyer, J. B. (1967). "Windeyer, Charles (1780 - 1855)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: Australian National University. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
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