About John Lang
Lived 1816 – 1864 (aged 47). John Lang was an Australian lawyer and novelist.
John Lang (19 December 1816 – 20 August 1864) was an Australian lawyer and was Australia's first native born novelist, who studied law in England and returned to Australia in 1837 as barrister,
Early life and education
Lang was born at Parramatta, Sydney, Australia, second and posthumous son of Walter Lang, merchant adventurer, and his wife Elizabeth, née Harris.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Lang?
Australian lawyer and novelist (1816-1864)
When was John Lang born?
John Lang was born on 19 December 1816 in Parramatta.
When did John Lang die?
John Lang died on 20 August 1864.
What was John Lang's occupation?
John Lang was a lawyer and novelist.
What nationality was John Lang?
John Lang was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Lang. https://biography.guide/john-lang-lawyer/
MLA: "John Lang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-lang-lawyer/.
Chicago: "John Lang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-lang-lawyer/.
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