Wednesday, 7 August 2019

William Wentworth biography timeline

1790- born in Norfolk Island
1796- arrived Sydney 
1802- went to school in London
1810- returned to Sydney, won the first official horse races
1813- led the trip, found a route across the Blue Mountains
1816- returned to England, was admitted to the bar, travelled in Europe, Studied at Cambridge University
1819- published the first book
1822- completed his legal studies, was called to the bar
1823- was admitted to Peterhouse, Cambridge. published an epic poem Australasia
1824- returned to Sydney
1843- was elected to the Council
1853- chaired the committee to draft a new constitution for NSW
1856- retired
1872- died



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