Henry Gawler

For the solicitor who practised in South Australia in the 19th century, see Henry Gawler (lawyer).

Henry Gawler (1766–1852)^[1] was an English barrister. Gawler was one of seven people who wrote the Royal Commission into the Operation of the Poor Laws 1832, a report which recommended changes to the Poor Law system in England and Wales.^[2] Three portraits of him as a schoolboy appear in the National Portrait Gallery, London.^[1]

Henry Gawler (l.) as child with his brother John. (Henry Bone)

References

1. "Henry Gawler (1766-1852), Barrister". National Portrait Gallery, London.
2. Bloy, Marjie (12 November 2002). "The Royal Commission: members". The Victorian Web.