Maurice Charles O'Connell

Lieutenant-governor of colonial New South Wales
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Maurice Charles O'Connell

Summary

Maurice Charles O'Connell is a human[1]. He was born in County Kerry[2]. He was born on January 1, 1768[3]. He died on May 25, 1848[4]. He worked as a politician[5], army officer[6], land owner[7], civil servant[8], and lieutenant governor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Maurice Charles O'Connell's place of birth was County Kerry[2].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell was born on January 1, 1768[3].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell was born on September 11, 1766[11].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell died on May 25, 1848[4].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell's father was Charles Connell FitzPhilip O'Connell[12].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell's mother was Alicia O'Connell[13].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell was married to Mary Bligh[14].
  • A child of Maurice Charles O'Connell was Maurice Charles O'Connell[15].
  • A child of Maurice Charles O'Connell was William Bligh O'Connell[16].
  • A child of Maurice Charles O'Connell was Robert Brownrigg O'Connell[17].
  • A child of Maurice Charles O'Connell was Alice Elizabeth O'Connell[18].
  • A child of Maurice Charles O'Connell was Carlo Philip O'Connell[19].
  • A child of Maurice Charles O'Connell was Richard O'Connell[20].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell's professions included politician[5].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell's professions included army officer[6].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell's professions included land owner[7].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell's professions included civil servant[8].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell's professions included lieutenant governor[9].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[22].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell held the position of Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales[23].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell held the position of Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales[24].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell is recorded as male[25].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Maurice Charles O'Connell's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in County Kerry[2], Maurice Charles O'Connell… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1768[3] and September 11, 1766[11]. His father was Charles Connell FitzPhilip O'Connell[12]. His mother was Alicia O'Connell[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], army officer[6], land owner[7], civil servant[8], and lieutenant governor[9]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[22] and Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales[23], a position[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1788[30].

Personal Life

Among Maurice Charles O'Connell's spouses was Mary Bligh[14]. Children include he[15], a politician[31], 1812–1879[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33]; William Bligh O'Connell[16], 1814–1858[34]; Robert Brownrigg O'Connell[17]; Alice Elizabeth O'Connell[18], 1818–1892[35]; Carlo Philip O'Connell[19], 1820–1873[36]; and Richard O'Connell[20], b. 1821[37].

Death and Burial

Maurice Charles O'Connell died on May 25, 1848[4].

Why It Matters

Maurice Charles O'Connell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Maurice Charles O'Connell born?

Maurice Charles O'Connell's place of birth was County Kerry[2].

Who were Maurice Charles O'Connell's parents?

Maurice Charles O'Connell's father was Charles Connell FitzPhilip O'Connell[12]. Maurice Charles O'Connell's mother was Alicia O'Connell[13].

Who was Maurice Charles O'Connell married to?

Maurice Charles O'Connell's spouses include Mary Bligh[14].

What did Maurice Charles O'Connell do for work?

Maurice Charles O'Connell worked as politician[5], army officer[6], land owner[7], civil servant[8], and lieutenant governor[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    People australia id 2517
    Child Maurice Charles O'Connell, William Bligh O'Connell, Robert Brownrigg O'Connell +4
    Military unit 81st Regiment of Foot
    Rism id people/51042192
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