Ralph Darling
British Army officer and colonial administrator (1772–1858) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General Sir Ralph Darling, GCH (1772[2] – 2 April 1858) was a British Army officer who served as Governor of New South Wales from 1825 to 1831. He is popularly described as a tyrant, accused of torturing prisoners and banning theatrical entertainment. Local geographical features named after him include the Darling River and Darling Harbour in Sydney.
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Sir Ralph Darling | |
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7th Governor of New South Wales | |
In office 19 December 1825 – 21 October 1831[1] | |
Monarchs | George IV William IV |
Preceded by | Thomas Brisbane |
Succeeded by | Richard Bourke |
Personal details | |
Born | 1772 Ireland |
Died | (1858-04-02)2 April 1858 (aged 85-86) Brighton, England |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | General |
Commands | British troops on Mauritius 51st (2nd Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
Awards | Knight Bachelor Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order |
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