Andrew Sinclair | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Andrew_Sinclair.jpg) Portrait of Andrew Sinclair. | |
| 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 | 13 April 1794 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
| Died | 26 March 1861 (aged 66) Rangitata River, New Zealand |
| 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.