Sir George Gipps was the Governor of the British Colony of New South Wales for eight years, between 1838 and 1846. Wikipedia
Born: December 23, 1790, Ringwould, United Kingdom
Died: February 28, 1847 (age 56 years), Canterbury, United Kingdom
Spouse: Anne Dundas (m. 1830) and Elizabeth Ramsay (m. 1830)
Education: The King's School and Royal Military Academy, Woolwich
Previous office: Governor of New South Wales (1837–1846)