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Charles Mann

1799 – 1860

Advocate-General and judge in South Australia

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About Charles Mann

Lived 1799 – 1860 (aged 60). Charles Mann was a British and Australian judge, barrister, politician, magistrate, newspaper proprietor and civil servant, known for Advocate-General of South Australia.

Charles Mann (8 July 1799 – 24 May 1860) was the first South Australian Advocate-General.

Biography Mann was born in Syleham, East Suffolk, England, son of Charles Mann and his wife Sarah, née Moxon. Mann was admitted a solicitor in the King's Bench Division and set up practice in Cannon Street, London.

At Captain (Sir) John Hindmarsh's request, Mann was appointed the first South Australian Advocate–General and Crown Solicitor, this included a position on the South Australian Legislative Council. Mann sailed in the , arriving at Holdfast Bay on 12 January 1837. He resigned his office on 17 November 1837 due to a dispute with Governor Hindmarsh.

Mann was a partner with Edward Castres Gwynne for a time, and became master of the Supreme Court of South Australia in 1844, and acting judge in 1849. Mann was appointed crown solicitor in 1850, police magistrate and insolvency commissioner in 1856, and commissioner of the Court of Insolvency and stipendiary magistrate in 1858.

He died at his home in Gilbert Street, Adelaide, on 24 May 1860.

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Advocate-General of South Australia
Positions held
Member of the South Australian Legislative Council, Master of the South Australian Supreme Court, Justice of the Peace for South Australia
Also known as
Charles Mann (advocate-general), Charles Mann Snr, Charles Mann Senior, Charles Mann II

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Mann?

Advocate-General and judge in South Australia (1799–1860)

When was Charles Mann born?

Charles Mann was born on 8 July 1799 in Syleham.

When did Charles Mann die?

Charles Mann died on 24 May 1860 in Gilbert Street.

What was Charles Mann's occupation?

Charles Mann was a judge, barrister, politician, magistrate, newspaper proprietor and civil servant.

What was Charles Mann known for?

Charles Mann was known for Advocate-General of South Australia.

What nationality was Charles Mann?

Charles Mann was British and Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Mann

· Wikidata: Q5080625

· DBpedia: Charles Mann (advocate-general)

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