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 | 5 August 1815 Whipsnade, England |
| Died | 30 November 1901 (aged 86) Devon, England |
| 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, Lieutenant-Governor of New Zealand's New Munster province, and Governor of Jamaica.