George Bennett b. 1804 Plymouth, England, UK

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  • Artist (Draughtsman)
After two previous trips to Australia as a natural historian, George Bennett finally settled in Sydney in 1836 and worked as a medical practitioner. He maintained his interest in natural history however and became intimately involved with the Australian Museum, eventually as its Museum Director and Curator.
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Name
George Bennett
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Birth date
31 January 1804
Birth place
Plymouth, England, UK
Death date
29 September 1893
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • 1836-1893
Arrival
  • 1829 (Migrated permanently in 1836, arriving Sydney, NSW)
Residence
  • 1836-29 September 1893 Sydney, NSW
  • 1832 Australia
  • 1829 Australia
  • 31 January 1804-1829 Plymouth, England, UK
Other Occupation
  • Natural historian (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Museum curator and director (ANZSIC code: 8910)
  • Medical practitioner (ANZSIC code: 8511)
Is Indigenous
No
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870