About James Whyte

James Whyte was a Scottish-born Australian politician who served as the sixth Premier of Tasmania, from 20 January 1863 to 24 November 1866. Before moving to Tasmania, Whyte was a pioneering sheep-farmer in western Victoria. He and his brothers perpetrated the Fighting Hills massacre of 40–80 Aboriginal people in Victoria while recovering stolen sheep.

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James Whyte

Australian politician (1820-1882)

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About James Whyte

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Occupation: politician, farmer

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Position held

Premier of Tasmania, Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council

Citizenship

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Born

March 30, 1820

Died

August 20, 1882

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