John Gardiner (pastoralist)
John Gardiner (9 September 1798 – 16 November 1878) was a banker and pastoralist in the early part of British settlement of Melbourne and Australia. In 1836, he established a settlement near the junction of the Yarra River and Kooyongkoot Creek, which was later renamed after him.
John Gardiner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 July 1798 |
| Died | 16 November 1878 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Pastoralist |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Eagle, Sarah Fletcher |
| Children | Anna Maria |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.