James Swan | |
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| 11th Mayor of Brisbane | |
| In office 1873–1875 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Baines |
| Succeeded by | Richard Kingsford |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 18 April 1878 – 26 May 1891 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Swan 1811 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 1891 (aged 79–80) Red Sea off Port Said, Egypt |
| Resting place | Burial at sea |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Christina Mackay (m.1831 d.1888), Christina Meikle (m.1889 d.1929) |
| Occupation | Printer, Newspaper proprietor |
James Swan (1811–1891) was an alderman and mayor of the Brisbane Municipal Council and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.