William Dickson (Falklands settler)

William Dickson
Bornc. 1805
Dublin
Died26 August 1833
Port Louis, Falkland Islands
Cause of deathMurdered
Resting placePort Louis
NationalityIrish
Occupation(s)Storekeeper, Gaucho
Known forearly Falklands History, entrusted to fly British flag, his diary, role in the Gaucho murders

William Dickson, born Dublin, Ireland[1] (died 26 August 1833) was an Irish-born settler in Port Louis in the Falkland Islands during a pivotal time in its history. He was hired by Luis Vernet as Port Louis storekeeper.[2] Following the removal of the Argentine administration, Dickson was given into custody the British flag.[3][4] Dickson wrote a diary where he documented the life in Port Louis shortly after the British landing. He became one of the victims of the Gaucho Murders, on 26 August 1833.

  1. ^ The Irish in Falkland/Malvinas Islands Society for Irish Latin American Studies, 2005-11-01.
  2. ^ Bernhardson, Wayne Bruce (1989). Land and Life in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). University of California, Berkeley. p. 191.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Cawkell2001 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Howgego, Raymond John (2004). Encyclopedia of Exploration, 1800 to 1850: A Comprehensive Reference Guide to the History and Literature of Exploration, Travel and Colonization Between the Years 1800 and 1850. Hordern House. p. 215. ISBN 978-1-875567-39-3.