Sydney Burt
Fijian politician
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Sydney Charles Burt (c. 1826[citation needed]–c. 1892[citation needed]) was the first Premier of the Kingdom of Viti (1871–1872). He then served as Attorney General from 1873 to 1874.
MonarchSeru Epenisa Cakobau
Succeeded byGeorge Austin Woods
MonarchSeru Epenisa Cakobau
Preceded byCharles Rossiter Forwood
Sydney Charles Burt | |
|---|---|
| 1st Premier of the Kingdom of Viti | |
| In office 5 June 1871 – 18 May 1872 | |
| Monarch | Seru Epenisa Cakobau |
| Succeeded by | George Austin Woods |
| 3rd Attorney General of Fiji | |
| In office 1873–1874 | |
| Monarch | Seru Epenisa Cakobau |
| Preceded by | Charles Rossiter Forwood |
| Succeeded by | J.H. De Ricci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1826[citation needed] |
| Died | 1892 (aged 65–66) (?)[citation needed] |
| Spouse | Alice Frances Holmes (m. 24 June 1851) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Early life
Burt was born in 1831 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[citation needed] He was the son of John Burt and Martha.
Personal life
He married Alice Frances Holmes on 24 June 1851.[1] Burt was the father of five children.
