Thomas Cockburn-Campbell
Thomas Cockburn-Campbell | |
|---|---|
Sir Thomas Cockburn-Campbell, c. 1891 | |
| 1st President of the Western Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office 29 December 1890 – 27 September 1892 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | George Shenton |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for Albany | |
| In office 23 September 1874 – 4 February 1889 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Hassell |
| Succeeded by | Lancel de Hamel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 April 1845 Exeter, England, UK |
| Died | 27 September 1892 (aged 47) Parliament House, West Perth, Western Australia |
| Cause of death | Chlorodyne overdose |
| Resting place | East Perth Cemeteries |
| Spouse |
Lucy Anne Trimmer (m. 1870) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Merome Beard (great-great-granddaughter) |
| Profession | Tabloid editor, politician |
Sir Thomas Cockburn-Campbell, 4th Baronet (18 April 1845 – 27 September 1892) was an English-born journalist and politician in Australia.