Andrew Sinclair | |
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2nd Colonial Secretary of New Zealand | |
In office 6 January 1844 – 7 May 1856 | |
Governor | Robert FitzRoy George Grey Thomas Gore Browne |
Preceded by | Willoughby Shortland |
Succeeded by | Henry Sewell |
New Zealand Legislative Council | |
In office 8 January 1844 – 7 May 1856 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland | 13 April 1794
Died | 26 March 1861 Rangitata River, New Zealand | (aged 66)
Resting place | Mesopotamia Station 43°38′25″S 170°53′50″E / 43.64035°S 170.89724°E |
Spouse | never married |
Occupation | Royal navy, botanist, colonial administrator |
Profession | Surgeon |
Andrew Sinclair (13 April 1794 – 26 March 1861) was a British surgeon who was notable for his botanical collections. He served as New Zealand's second Colonial Secretary.