| The HonourableSydney Charles Burt | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Died | 1892 (aged 65–66) (?) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Alice Frances Holmes (m. 24 June 1851) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Sydney Charles Burt (c. 1826–c. 1892) was the first Premier of the Kingdom of Viti (1871–1872). He then served as Attorney General from 1873 to 1874.
Early life
Burt was born in 1831 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was the son of John Burt and Martha.
Personal life
He married Alice Frances Holmes on 24 June 1851. Burt was the father of five children.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byNone (Office created) | Premier of the Kingdom of Viti 1871–1872 |
Succeeded byGeorge Austin Woods |
| Legal offices | ||
| Preceded byCharles Rossiter Forwood | Attorney-General of Fiji 1873–1874 |
Succeeded byJames Herman De Ricci |
References
- "Married". Trove. The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 June 1851. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
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