Dictionary of Sydney

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Scott, Alexander Walker

Entomologist and entrepreneur who began many innovative projects in the Hunter Valley and Newcastle leading to a role in state government but who became increasingly devoted to the study of insects in the colony.

Milestone
Born
Bombay, India
10 Nov 1800
Arrived Sydney
Australia
17 Jan 1827
Died
Paddington
01 Nov 1883
Buried
02 Nov 1883
Occupation
Position
1851 -
17 Apr 1856 - 22 Jun 1861
27 May 1862 - 01 May 1866
1864 - 1866
1867 - 1879
1876
Relationship
Parent of
Parent of
Spouse
1846 - 1866