Charles Lilley
Sir Charles Lilley (27 August 1827 – 20 August 1897) was a Premier and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland. He had a significant influence on the form and spirit of state education in colonial Queensland which lasted well into the 20th century.
The Hon Sir Charles Lilley | |
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| 4th Premier of Queensland | |
| In office 25 November 1868 – 2 May 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Mackenzie |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Hunter Palmer |
| Constituency | Hamlet of Fortitude Valley |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Hamlet of Fortitude Valley | |
| In office 1 May 1860 – 25 November 1873 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Seat renamed to Fortitude Valley |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Fortitude Valley | |
| In office 25 November 1873 – 14 February 1874 | |
| Preceded by | Seat renamed from Hamlet of Fortitude Valley |
| Succeeded by | Francis Beattie |
| 2nd Chief Justice of Queensland | |
| In office 25 June 1879 – 13 March 1893 | |
| Preceded by | James Cockle |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Griffith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 August 1827 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Died | 20 August 1897 (aged 71) Brisbane, Queensland |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Spouse | Sarah Jane Jeays |
| Relations | Joshua Jeays (father-in-law) |
| Occupation | Barrister, Judge |
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