About Pitt Cobbett
Lived 1853 – 1919 (aged 66). Pitt Cobbett was an Australian academic and barrister.
William Pitt Cobbett (26 July 1853 – 17 October 1919) was an Australian academic, jurist, and editor. Cobbett was the founding Challis Chair of Law of the University of Sydney Faculty of Law.
Early life and education Born to Pitt Cobbett and Caroline (née Richards), William Pitt Cobbett was born on 26 July 1853 in Adelaide, South Australia.
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Who was Pitt Cobbett?
Australian academic
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Pitt Cobbett was born on 26 July 1853 in Adelaide.
When did Pitt Cobbett die?
Pitt Cobbett died on 17 October 1919 in Davey Street.
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Pitt Cobbett was an academic and barrister.
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Pitt Cobbett was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pitt Cobbett. https://biography.guide/pitt-cobbett/
MLA: "Pitt Cobbett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pitt-cobbett/.
Chicago: "Pitt Cobbett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pitt-cobbett/.
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