Charles Lilley
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Sir Charles Lilley (27 August 1827 – 20 August 1897) was a Premier and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland. He had a significant influence on the form and spirit of state education in colonial Queensland which lasted well into the 20th century.
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Sir Charles Lilley | |
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4th Premier of Queensland | |
In office 25 November 1868 – 2 May 1870 | |
Preceded by | Robert Mackenzie |
Succeeded by | Arthur Hunter Palmer |
Constituency | Hamlet of Fortitude Valley |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Hamlet of Fortitude Valley | |
In office 1 May 1860 – 25 November 1873 | |
Preceded by | New seat |
Succeeded by | Seat renamed to Fortitude Valley |
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Fortitude Valley | |
In office 25 November 1873 – 14 February 1874 | |
Preceded by | Seat renamed from Hamlet of Fortitude Valley |
Succeeded by | Francis Beattie |
2nd Chief Justice of Queensland | |
In office 25 June 1879 – 13 March 1893 | |
Preceded by | James Cockle |
Succeeded by | Samuel Griffith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-08-27)27 August 1827 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
Died | 20 August 1897(1897-08-20) (aged 71) Brisbane, Queensland |
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
Spouse | Sarah Jane Jeays |
Relations | Joshua Jeays (father-in-law) |
Occupation | Barrister, Judge |
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