Sir Richard Dry KCMG | |
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7th Premier of Tasmania | |
In office 24 November 1866 – 1 August 1869 | |
Preceded by | James Whyte |
Succeeded by | James Milne Wilson |
Personal details | |
Born | Launceston, Van Diemen's Land | 20 September 1815
Died | 1 August 1869 Hobart, Tasmania | (aged 53)
Spouse | Clara Meredith |
Sir Richard Dry, KCMG (20 September 1815 – 1 August 1869) was an Australian politician, the son of United Irish convict, who was Premier of Tasmania from 24 November 1866 until 1 August 1869 when he died in office. Dry was the first Tasmanian-born premier, and the first Tasmanian to be knighted.