Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Lewin, John William

Australia's first professional artist, who published Australia's first illustrated book 'Birds of New South Wales' in 1813. He also worked as the colonial coroner from 1810 until his death in 1819. The headstone to his grave was moved to Pioneer Memorial Park in Botany Cemetery in 1976.

Milestone
Born
1770
Arrived Sydney
11 Jan 1800
Died
27 Aug 1819
Buried
30 Aug 1819
Buried
1820
Buried
1901
Occupation