John Winthrop Hackett
Sir John Winthrop Hackett | |
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Hackett c. 1912 | |
| Chancellor of the University of Western Australia | |
| In office 11 March 1912 – 19 February 1916 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Charles Riley |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office 29 December 1890 – 19 February 1916 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | John Ewing |
| Constituency | South-West Province |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 February 1848 near Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Died | 19 February 1916 (aged 67) Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5, incl. John and Patricia |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Profession | Barrister Journalist Newspaper editor |
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Sir John Winthrop Hackett Sr. KCMG (4 February 1848 – 19 February 1916), generally known as "Winthrop Hackett", was a proprietor and editor of several newspapers in Western Australia, a politician and a university chancellor.
Hackett was born near Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. He died suddenly on 19 February 1916 of a heart condition and was buried in Karrakatta Cemetery.