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Quick facts for kids Edward John Eyre | |
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| Governor of Jamaica | |
| In office 1862–1865 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | Charles Henry Darling |
| Succeeded by | Henry Knight Storks |
| Lieutenant-Governor of New Munster, New Zealand | |
| In office 1848–1853 | |
| Governor | George Grey |
| Preceded by | None, position established |
| Succeeded by | None, position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1815-08-05)5 August 1815 Whipsnade, England, UK |
| Died | 30 November 1901(1901-11-30) (aged 86) Devon, England, UK |
| Occupation | Explorer of Australia, Colonial Administrator, Grazier |
Edward John Eyre (5 August 1815 – 30 November 1901) was an English land explorer of the Australian continent, colonial administrator, and a controversial Governor of Jamaica.
Early life
Eyre was born in Whipsnade, Bedfordshire, shortly before his family moved to Hornsea, Yorkshire, where he was christened.
His parents were Rev. Anthony William Eyre
