William Champ | |
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1st Premier of Tasmania | |
In office 1 November 1856 – 26 February 1857 | |
Succeeded by | Thomas Gregson |
Constituency | Launceston |
3rd Member for East Bourke Boroughs | |
In office 1871–1873 | |
Preceded by | Edward Cope |
Succeeded by | George Higinbotham |
Personal details | |
Born | Maldon, Essex, England, UK | 15 April 1808
Died | 25 August 1892 Melbourne, Victoria | (aged 84)
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Helen Abigail Gibson |
Children | Rosa Helen Champ, Kathrine (Katy) Champ, William Champ, Harry Champ |
Profession | Soldier / Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1826–1834 |
Unit | 63rd Regiment of Foot |
William Thomas Napier Champ (15 April 1808 – 25 August 1892) was a soldier and politician who served as the first Premier of Tasmania from 1856 to 1857. He was born in the United Kingdom.