Agency:
John E. Eardley-Wilmot
Agency Number:
Start Date:
21 Feb 1783
End Date:
03 Feb 1847
Description:
Sir John Eardley - Wilmot was born on the 21/2/1783 in London. After a career in law he was appointed Lieut Governor of Van Diemen's Land in 1843. After two tumultuous years including controversy over the failure of the Convict Probation system and a constitutional crisis Eardley -Wilmot was recalled. He remained in Hobart and died on the 3/2/1847.
Information Sources:
Australian Dictionary of Biography
Functions Performed:
Government and politics
Related Agencies:
| Stuart Eardley - Wilmot (NG2511) | 01 Jan 1847 |
Series Created By Agency:
| NS448 Petitions to and of John Eardley Wilmot | 01 Jan 1846 | 31 Dec 1846 |
| NS988 Correspondence and associated Papers re the Recall of Governor Sir J E Eardley-Wilmot | 01 May 1847 | 30 Jun 1847 |