George Bennett b. 31 January 1804

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
After two previous trips to Australia as a natural historian, George Bennett finally settled in Sydney in 1836 and worked as a medical practitioner. He maintained his interest in natural history however and became intimately involved with the Australian Museum, eventually as its Museum Director and Curator.
Name
George Bennett
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • Natural historian (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Museum curator and director (ANZSIC code: 8910)
  • Medical practitioner (ANZSIC code: 8511)
Birth date
31 January 1804
Birth place
Plymouth, England, UK
Death date
29 September 1893
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Active Period
  • 1836 - 1893
Arrival
  • 1829 (Migrated permanently in 1836, arriving Sydney, NSW)
Residence
  • 1836 - 29 September 1893 Sydney, NSW
  • 1832 Australia
  • 1829 Australia
  • 31 January 1804 - 1829 Plymouth, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870