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About John Plunkett
John Hubert Plunkett (June 1802 – 9 May 1869) was Attorney-General of New South Wales, an appointed member of the Legislative Council 1836–41, 1843–56, 1857–58 and 1861–69. He was also elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly 1856–60. He is best known for the prosecution of the colonists who brutally murdered 28 Aboriginals in the Myall Creek Massacre of 1838, seven of whom were convicted and hanged.
Everything about John Plunkett →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
- Born
- June 1, 1802
- Died
- May 9, 1869