William Champ
William Champ | |
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Official portrait, 1856 | |
| 1st Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 1 November 1856 – 26 February 1857 | |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Gregson |
| Constituency | Launceston |
| 3rd Member for East Bourke Boroughs | |
| In office 1871–1873 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Cope |
| Succeeded by | George Higinbotham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 April 1808 Maldon, Essex, England, UK |
| Died | 25 August 1892 (aged 84) Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Helen Abigail Gibson |
| Children | Rosa Helen Champ, Kathrine (Katy) Champ, William Champ, Harry Champ |
| Profession | Soldier / Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1826–1834 |
| Unit | 63rd Regiment of Foot |
William Thomas Napier Champ (15 April 1808 – 25 August 1892) was a soldier and politician who served as the first Premier of Tasmania from 1856 to 1857. He was born in the United Kingdom.