Sir John Morphett | |
|---|---|
 John Morphett, c. 1885 | |
| President of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office 31 March 1865 – 2 April 1873 | |
| Preceded by | James Hurtle Fisher |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Milne |
| Chief Secretary of South Australia | |
| In office 4 February 1861 – 8 October 1861 | |
| Preceded by | George Waterhouse |
| Succeeded by | George Waterhouse |
| Member of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office 15 June 1843 – 30 October 1855 | |
| In office 9 March 1857 – 2 April 1873 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 May 1809 London, England |
| Died | 7 November 1892 (aged 83) Cummins, Novar Gardens, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Elizabeth nee Fisher |
| Occupation | landowner; politician |
| Known for | settler |
Sir John Morphett (4 May 1809 – 7 November 1892) was a South Australian pioneer, landowner and politician. His younger brother George Morphett was also an early settler in South Australia.