Arthur Phillip
Role:
British admiral whose convict settlement established at Sydney in 1788 was the first permanent European colony on the Australian continent. He was the 1st Governor of New South Wales.
Personal details:
| Born | 11 October 1738 London, England |
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| Died | 31 August 1814 (aged 75) Bath, England (old age) |
In office:
7 February 1788 – 11 September 1795
Spouse:
Isabella Phillip (m. 1794–1814), Margaret Phillip (m. 1763–1769)
Military Rank:
Admiral