Edward Gibbon Wakefield
English politician and colonization advocate
Born
March 20th, 1796
229 years ago
Died
May 16th, 1862
163 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to theories of colonization and land settlement. Advocated for systematic colonization in the 19th century, promoting the establishment of new colonies under direct government control. Instrumental in the founding of South Australia, which emphasized free settlement and the sale of land. Known for principles that aimed at balancing land availability with labor supply to create prosperous communities.
Authored 'A View of the Art of Colonization'
Advocated for the establishment of South Australia
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