George Strickland Kingston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Strickland Kingston

Australian politician

Date of Birth: 23-Aug-1807

Place of Birth: Bandon, Munster, Ireland

Date of Death: 26-Nov-1880

Profession: architect, politician, land surveyor, business executive, civil engineer

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Sir George Strickland Kingston (23 August 1807 – 26 November 1880) arrived in South Australia on the Cygnet in 1836.
He was the Deputy Surveyor to William Light, engaged to survey the new colony of South Australia.
Kingston was also the first Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly.