John Tuthill Bagot facts for kids
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John Bagot
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| Member of the South Australian Parliament for Light |
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| In office 26 February 1857 – 12 March 1865 Serving with Carrington Smedley, William Maturin, David Shannon, Francis Dutton, John Rowe
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| Preceded by | New District |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Coglin |
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| Born | 15 February 1819 King's County, Ireland |
| Died | 13 August 1870 (aged 51) |
| Spouse | Eliza Meyler |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Pastoralist |
John Tuthill Bagot (born February 15, 1819 – died August 13, 1870) was an important politician in South Australia. He helped shape the early government of the colony.
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Who Was John Bagot?
John Tuthill Bagot was born in Ireland in 1819. His father was Charles Bagot. John later became a lawyer in Ireland. In 1848, he married Eliza Meyler.
Even though some people thought he was the nephew of another famous person, Charles Hervey Bagot, their family connection was actually not as close.
Moving to South Australia
John Bagot decided to move to South Australia. This was a British colony at the time. He quickly became involved in politics there.
Early Political Career
In 1855, John Bagot was elected to the South Australian Legislative Council. This was a group of people who helped make laws for the colony. He represented the area called Light.
From 1857 to 1864, he served in the South Australian House of Assembly. This was another important part of the government. He again represented the district of Light.
Later, in 1866, he was elected back to the Legislative Council. He stayed in this role until 1870, when he decided to resign.
Important Government Roles
John Bagot held several very important jobs in the South Australian government. These roles helped him make big decisions for the colony.
Solicitor-General
From August to September 1857, John Bagot was the only colonial Solicitor-General for South Australia. This job meant he was a top legal advisor to the government. He worked in a government group known as the Baker Ministry.
Commissioner of Crown Lands
From 1860 to 1861, he was the Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration. In this role, he managed government land. He also helped with people moving to the colony. He served in the First Reynolds Ministry.
Attorney-General
In 1868, John Bagot became the Attorney-General. This is another very senior legal role. He worked in John Hart's Ministry for a short time.
Chief Secretary
From 1868 to 1870, he served as the Chief Secretary. This was a very high-ranking position in the government. He worked in Mr. Strangways' Government.
John Tuthill Bagot passed away on August 13, 1870. He is remembered for his many years of service in the early South Australian government.
