About John Burnett
Lived 1781 – 1860 (aged 78–79). John Burnett was a civil servant.
John Burnett (September 1781 – 10 July 1860) was the first Colonial Secretary of Van Diemen's Land.
Burnett served from March 1826 until 1835. Several scandals and maladministration characterised his tenure. He worked with Lieutenant Governor George Arthur in conducting the Vandemonian wars against the aboriginal population.
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Who was John Burnett?
civil servant
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John Burnett was born in 1781 in Peterculter.
When did John Burnett die?
John Burnett died in 1860 in Hobart.
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John Burnett was a civil servant.
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· DBpedia: John Burnett (colonial secretary)
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