Edward Giblin

Edward Owen Giblin MRCS (23 November 1849 – 27 December 1895) was an Australian medical doctor and politician.

Dr Edward Giblin
Giblin c. 1894
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for South Hobart
In office 22 May 1891 – 19 December 1893 Serving with Andrew Inglis Clark
Preceded by	William Belbin
Succeeded by	John Bradley
Personal details
Born	Edward Owen Giblin (1849-11-23)23 November 1849 Claremont, Tasmania
Died	27 December 1895(1895-12-27) (aged 46) Launceston, Tasmania
Relations	William Giblin (uncle)
Alma mater	University of Glasgow
Occupation	Doctor

Giblin was born in Claremont in Tasmania in 1849.[1] He was a nephew of Tasmanian premier William Giblin and a member of the Giblin family.[2] He graduated MBBS from the University of Glasgow in 1876 and proceeded to MD in 1878. After returning to Tasmania he was an honorary medical officer at Hobart General Hospital, a member of the court of medical examiners, and medical officer of health for the Hobart Corporation. He also served on the council of the University of Tasmania and was surgeon-major in the Tasmanian Rifle Regiment.[3]

In 1891 Giblin was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, representing the seat of South Hobart. He served until his defeat in 1893.[1] He died in Launceston of sunstroke on 27 December 1895, aged 46.[3]