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Broughton, William Grant

First Anglican Bishop in Australia.

Milestone
Born
22 May 1788
Died
London
20 Feb 1853
Occupation
Property
Occupied
1836 - 1851
Occupied
1842 - 1852

Broughton, William Grant

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A retiring, even-tempered man, William Broughton won the respect of his peers, and showed concern for all his parishioners, including convicts and Aboriginal people, while travelling extensively throughout his jurisdiction.