Simpson Newland

pastoralist, author and politician in South Australia (1835-1925)
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Simpson Newland

Summary

Simpson Newland is a human[1]. Born in Staffordshire[2], he… he was born on November 2, 1835[3]. He passed away in North Adelaide[4]. He died on June 27, 1925[5]. He worked as a politician[6], pastoralist[7], writer[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Staffordshire[2], Simpson Newland…
  • Simpson Newland passed away in North Adelaide[4].
  • Simpson Newland was born on November 2, 1835[3].
  • Simpson Newland died on June 27, 1925[5].
  • Simpson Newland's father was Ridgway William Newland[11].
  • Among Simpson Newland's spouses was Jane Isabella Newland[12].
  • A child of Simpson Newland was Victor Newland[13].
  • A child of Simpson Newland was Phil Newland[14].
  • A child of Simpson Newland was Henry Simpson Newland[15].
  • Simpson Newland held citizenship in Australia[16].
  • Simpson Newland held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Simpson Newland's professions included politician[6].
  • Simpson Newland worked as a pastoralist[7].
  • Simpson Newland worked as a writer[8].
  • Simpson Newland's professions included botanical collector[9].
  • Simpson Newland held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[18].
  • Simpson Newland held the position of Treasurer of South Australia[19].
  • Simpson Newland received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Simpson Newland is recorded as male[21].
  • Simpson Newland's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Simpson Newland's Commons category is recorded as Simpson Newland[23].
  • Simpson Newland's family name is recorded as Newland[24].
  • Simpson Newland's given name is recorded as Simpson[25].
  • Simpson Newland's given name is recorded as Sim[26].
  • Simpson Newland's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[27].

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Origins and Family

Simpson Newland was born in Staffordshire[2]. He was born on November 2, 1835[3]. His father was Ridgway William Newland[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], pastoralist[7], writer[8], and botanical collector[9]. Positions held include Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[18] and Treasurer of South Australia[19], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1856[30].

Recognition

Simpson Newland received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].

Personal Life

Simpson Newland was married to Jane Isabella Newland[12]. Children include Victor Newland[13], a politician[31], 1876–1953[32], of Australia[33], awarded the Military Cross[34]; Phil Newland[14], a cricketer[35], 1875–1916[36], of Australia[37]; and Henry Simpson Newland[15], a surgeon[38], 1873–1969[39], of Australia[40], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[41].

Death and Burial

Simpson Newland died on June 27, 1925[5]. He died in North Adelaide[4].

Why It Matters

Simpson Newland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Simpson Newland born?

Simpson Newland was born in Staffordshire[2].

Where did Simpson Newland die?

Simpson Newland died in North Adelaide[4].

Who were Simpson Newland's parents?

Simpson Newland's father was Ridgway William Newland[11].

Who was Simpson Newland married to?

Simpson Newland's spouses include Jane Isabella Newland[12].

What did Simpson Newland do for work?

Simpson Newland worked as politician[6], pastoralist[7], writer[8], and botanical collector[9].

What awards did Simpson Newland receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. 19d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship Australia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Father Ridgway William Newland
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