John Hindmarsh
Sir John Hindmarsh | |
|---|---|
| 1st Governor of South Australia | |
| In office 28 December 1836 – 16 July 1838 | |
| Monarchs | William IV Victoria |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | George Gawler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1785 Chatham, Kent Great Britain |
| Died | 29 July 1860 (aged 75) London, United Kingdom |
| Resting place | St. Andrew's Church, Hove |
| Occupation | Naval officer, Colonial administrator |
| Awards | Naval General Service Medal Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain (1793–1801) United Kingdom (1801–1846) |
| Branch/service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1793–1856 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Unit | HMS Bellerophon HMS Spencer HMS Victory HMS Phoebe HMS Beagle HMS Nisus HMS Scylla HMS Buffalo |
| Commands | HMS Scylla HMS Buffalo |
| Battles/wars | |
Rear-Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh KH (baptised 22 May 1785 – 29 July 1860) was a naval officer and the first Governor of South Australia, from 28 December 1836 to 16 July 1838.