About Edward Greville
Lived 1822 – 1903 (aged 80–81). Edward Greville was a politician.
Edward Greville (1822 – 9 July 1903) was a politician in colonial New South Wales (a state of Australia from 1901).
Greville was born in Bristol, England, the son of Charles Greville and his wife Agnes, née Cole and emigrated to Victoria (Australia) around 1852. Around 1853 he moved to New South Wales.
Greville was a member for Braidwood in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 17 October 1870 to 9 November 1880. He was subsequently appointed Commissioner of Land Titles for that colony. He originated and was the editor of the "Yearbook of Australia," a standard work of reference on all matters relating to Australia. On 30 August 1892 he was summoned to the New South Wales Legislative Council by the third Dibbs ministry, a position he held until his death.
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Who was Edward Greville?
New South Wales politician
When was Edward Greville born?
Edward Greville was born in 1822 in Bristol.
When did Edward Greville die?
Edward Greville died on 9 July 1903.
What was Edward Greville's occupation?
Edward Greville was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Greville (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Greville. https://biography.guide/edward-greville-politician/
MLA: "Edward Greville." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-greville-politician/.
Chicago: "Edward Greville." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edward-greville-politician/.
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