William Light
Officer
William Light, also known as Colonel Light, was a British-Malayan naval and army officer. He was the first Surveyor-General of the new British Province of South Australia, known for choosing the site ... Wikipedia
Born: April 27, 1786, Kuala Kedah, Malaysia
Died: October 6, 1839 (age 53 years), Adelaide, Australia
Place of burial: Light Square / Wauwi, Adelaide, Australia
Parents: Francis Light and Martina Rozells
Grandparent: Mary Light
Known for: Planning the city of Adelaide