Charles Gavan Duffy

Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, KCMG, PC (12 April 1816 – 9 February 1903), was an Irish poet and journalist (editor of The Nation), Young Irelander and tenant-rights activist. After emigrating to Australia in 1856 he entered the politics of Victoria on a platform of land reform, and in 1871–1872 served as the colony's 8th Premier.

For the Canadian judge and politician, see Charles Gavan Duffy (politician). For his grandson, a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, see Charles Leonard Gavan Duffy.

The Right Honourable
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy
KCMG, PC
Duffy in 1880
8th Premier of Victoria
In office
19 June 1871 – 10 June 1872
MonarchQueen Victoria
Preceded bySir James McCulloch
Succeeded byJames Francis
3rd Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
In office
22 May 1877 – 9 February 1880
Preceded byCharles McMahon
Succeeded byCharles McMahon
Personal details
Born12 April 1816
Monaghan Town, County Monaghan, Ireland
Died9 February 1903(1903-02-09) (aged 86)
Nice, France
NationalityIrish - British citizenship
Spouses
  • Emily McLaughlin
  • Susan Hughes
  • Louise Hall
ProfessionPolitician
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