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Alexander Park

1808 – 1873

Landowner and politician in colonial New South Wales, Australia

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Lived 1808 – 1873 (aged 64–65). Alexander Park was an Australian and British politician, land owner, winegrower and pastoralist.

Alexander Park (1808 – 21 July 1873) was a Scottish-born land owner and politician in colonial New South Wales, Australia.

He was born in Selkirk to attorney Alexander Park and Alice Veitch. He migrated to New South Wales in 1826 and was given a land grant in the Paterson district. He owned large vineyards and probably also pastoral land. He was elected unopposed as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for the seat of County of Durham at a by-election in February 1853 and served until the parliament was re-constituted in 1856. In 1858 he was appointed to the Legislative Council for the balance of the initial five-year term, ending in 1861. He was appointed again in 1868, serving until his death.

Park was the largest land owner in the Paterson district, including vineyards at Lewinsbrook, where he died on 21 July 1873 (aged 65).

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Important facts

Born
1808, Selkirk
Birth century
Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Park?

landowner and politician in colonial New South Wales, Australia (1808-1873)

When was Alexander Park born?

Alexander Park was born in 1808 in Selkirk.

When did Alexander Park die?

Alexander Park died on 21 July 1873 in Lewinsbrook.

What was Alexander Park's occupation?

Alexander Park was a politician, land owner, winegrower and pastoralist.

What nationality was Alexander Park?

Alexander Park was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Park

· Wikidata: Q22019208

· DBpedia: Alexander Park (politician)

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