Charles Windeyer
Magistrate in colonial New South Wales, Australia
About Charles Windeyer
Lived 1780 – 1855 (aged 74). Charles Windeyer was an Australian and British magistrate, mayor, police officer and civil servant.
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.
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Who was Charles Windeyer?
magistrate in colonial New South Wales, Australia (1780–1855)
When was Charles Windeyer born?
Charles Windeyer was born on 1 July 1780 in Staffordshire.
When did Charles Windeyer die?
Charles Windeyer died on 30 January 1855 in Newtown.
What was Charles Windeyer's occupation?
Charles Windeyer was a magistrate, mayor, police officer and civil servant.
What nationality was Charles Windeyer?
Charles Windeyer was Australian and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Windeyer. https://biography.guide/charles-windeyer/
MLA: "Charles Windeyer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-windeyer/.
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