Henry James O'Farrell | |
|---|---|
 Henry James O'Farrell, Sydney, 1868, by Montagu Scott | |
| Born | 1833 Arran Quay, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 21 April 1868 Darlinghurst Gaol, Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Produce merchant |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | Attempted murder of Prince Alfred |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
Henry James O'Farrell (1833 – 21 April 1868)[1] was the first person to attempt a political assassination in Australia. On 12 March 1868, he shot and wounded Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, the second son and fourth child of Queen Victoria.[1]
- ^ a b Lyons, Mark (1974). "O'Farrell, Henry James (1833–1868)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 2 December 2012.