Alfred Compigne | |
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Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
In office 1 May 1860 – 23 April 1864 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
Alfred William Compigne 7 February 1818 Gosford, Hampshire, England |
Died | 4 July 1909 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
(aged 91)
Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
Nationality | English Australian |
Spouse(s) | Jessie Collins (m.1852 d.1911) |
Occupation | Pastoralist, Police magistrate |
Alfred William Compigne (February 7, 1818 – July 4, 1909) was a settler and politician of Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Alfred William Compigné was born at Gosport, Hampshire, England on 2 February 1818. He immigrated to Sydney, Australia on 30 June 1839, coming to Queensland in 1846.
Compigne was appointed to be on the first Queensland Legislative Council on 1 May 1860. He served for four years before resigning on 23 April 1864.
Compigne died from senile decay at his residence, Richmond Villa, on Sunday 4 July 1909 and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.