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Nicholson, Charles (1808 - 1903) |
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| Physician and Statesman | ||
| Born: 23 November 1808 Cockermouth, Cumberland, England. Died: 8 November 1903 England. | ||
| Charles Nicholson, a skilled obstetrician, was also prominent in business. In 1836 he was amoung the founders of the Australian Gaslight Co., acquired much land and by the early 1850s was a trustee of the Australian Museum and Chancellor of the University of Sydney. |
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