Major Sir George Gipps (1791 – 28 February 1847) was Governor of the colony of New South Wales Australia for eight years between 1838 and 1846. His governorship was during a period of great change for New South Wales and Australia as well as for New Zealand which was administered as part of New South Wales for much of this period.
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active years end date
1846-08-02
active years start date
1837-10-05
alma mater
The King's School Canterbury, Royal Military Academy Woolwich
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