Edward Castres Gwynne
South Australian politician, barrister and judge
About Edward Castres Gwynne
Lived 1811 – 1888 (aged 77). Edward Castres Gwynne was a British and Australian judge, lawyer, politician and fruit grower.
Edward Castres Gwynne (13 February 1811 – 10 June 1888) was an English-born Australian lawyer, Supreme Court of South Australia judge and politician.
Early life Gwynne was born at Lewes, Sussex, England.
Career in Australia At the end of 1837 Gwynne was appointed clerk of court by the Supreme Court of South Australia judge John Jeffcott. Gwynne left for South Australia, arriving in Adelaide aboard the Lord Goderich on 15 April 1838. His appointment as clerk of court was not confirmed.
Late life and legacy Gwynne died on 10 June 1888. Mount Gwynne in the Northern Territory was named after Gwynne by John McDouall Stuart in 1860.
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South Australian politician, barrister and judge (1811-1888)
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Edward Castres Gwynne was born on 13 February 1811 in Lewes.
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Edward Castres Gwynne died on 10 June 1888 in Glynde.
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Edward Castres Gwynne was a judge, lawyer, politician and fruit grower.
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Edward Castres Gwynne was British and Australian.
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