Saxe Bannister
Australian politician (1790–1877)
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Saxe Bannister (1790 – 16 September 1877) was a writer and the first Attorney-General of New South Wales, Australia.[1]
Saxe Bannister | |
|---|---|
| 1st Attorney-General of New South Wales | |
| In office 14 April 1824 – 13 October 1826 | |
| Succeeded by | William Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1790 Steyning, Sussex, United Kingdom |
| Died | 16 September 1877 (aged 86–87) Thornton Heath, England |
| Relatives | Thomas Bannister (brother) |
Early life and education
Bannister was born in Steyning, Sussex, son of John Bannister. He matriculated at The Queen's College, Oxford, in December 1808 and graduated B.A. 1813, M.A. 1815.[2]
Career
Bannister volunteered for active service when Napoleon escaped from Elba. With a captain's commission, he was on his way to Belgium when the Battle of Waterloo ended the war. He retired from the army on half-pay and was called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn.[1]
Attorney-General of New South Wales
Bannister was appointed the first attorney-general of New South Wales in March 1823.. On 17 May 1824, he was sworn in at the first sitting of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.[3]
Resignation as Attorney-General of New South Wales
Soon after his resignation, he fought a "harmless duel" with barrister and newspaper editor, Robert Wardell.[4]
Death
Bannister died at Thornton Heath, England, on 16 September 1877, survived by his wife and a daughter, Mrs Wyndham.[1]