Sydney Charles Burt (c. 1826[citation needed]–c. 1892[citation needed]) was the first Premier of the Kingdom of Viti (1871–1872). He then served as Attorney General from 1873 to 1874.
Sydney Charles Burt | |
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1st Premier of the Kingdom of Viti | |
In office 5 June 1871 – 18 May 1872 | |
Monarch | Seru Epenisa Cakobau |
Succeeded by | George Austin Woods |
3rd Attorney General of Fiji | |
In office 1873–1874 | |
Monarch | Seru Epenisa Cakobau |
Preceded by | Charles Rossiter Forwood |
Succeeded by | J.H. De Ricci |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1826[citation needed] |
Died | 1892 (aged 65–66) (?)[citation needed] |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Alice Frances Holmes (m. 24 June 1851) |
Profession | Lawyer |
Early life
editBurt was born in 1831 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[citation needed] He was the son of John Burt and Martha.
Personal life
editHe married Alice Frances Holmes on 24 June 1851.[1] Burt was the father of five children.