Pearson, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1830-1894

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Dates:
Birth 1830-09-07
Death 1894-05-29

Biographical notes:

Historian and politician. Appointed lecturer in history at Melbourne University, 1874. First Headmaster of the Presbyterian Ladies' College, 1875-77. Conducted commission of inquiry into education in Victoria, 1877. Minister for Public Instruction, 1886-90. Returned to England, 1892.

From the description of Letters [microform]. [undated] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223046008

From the description of Correspondence. 1872-1907. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222964569

From the description of Correspondence [microform]. [19--] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225835774

From the description of Letters. 1970. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 224984783

Historian and politician. Migrated to South Australia in 1871. In 1874 was appointed lecturer in history at Melbourne University. First headmaster of the Presbyterian Ladies' College in Melbourne, 1875-1877. In 1877 was commissioned to inquire into education in the colony. Entered politics, 1878. Minister for Public Instruction, 1886-1890. Returned to England, 1892.

From the description of Poems, 1840-1960. 1840-1960. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225513659

From the description of Poems, 1840-1849. 1840-1849. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225513635

From the description of Poems, 1844. 1844. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225513602

From the description of Papers. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225757541

From the description of Poems, 1841. 1841. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225513631

From the description of Story, 1960. 1960. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225513680

From the description of Poems, 1842-1843. 1842-1843. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225513624

Epithet: Minister of Education, Victoria

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001389.0x000122

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  • Education
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  • Australia--Victoria (as recorded)
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  • Birmingham, Warwickshire (as recorded)