Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Hunter, John

Naval officer who accompanied Arthur Phillip in the First Fleet, and returned as Governor of the colony from 1795 to 1800.

Milestone
Born
Leith, Scotland
29 Aug 1737
Arrived Sydney
20 Jan 1788
Departed Sydney
02 Oct 1788
Arrived Sydney
08 May 1789
Departed Sydney
1791
Arrived Sydney
07 Sep 1795
Departed Sydney
1801
Died
Hackney, London, England
21 Mar 1821
Name
Commemorated by
Occupation
Position
1787 - 1788
11 Sep 1795 - 27 Sep 1800
1800
Relationship
Patron