George Stokell

George Stokell (22 October 1826 – 5 May 1898) was an Australian politician.

George Stokell
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Richmond
In office
1 August 1885  July 1886
Preceded byWilliam Brock
Succeeded byElliott Lewis
Personal details
Born(1826-10-22)22 October 1826
Tasmania
Died5 May 1898(1898-05-05) (aged 71)
Rokeby, Tasmania

Stokell was born in Tasmania in 1826. In 1885 he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, representing the seat of Richmond. He served until 1886. in a macabre gesture, in 1860 when the last Tasmanian male died, George Stokell, member of the Royal Society of Tasmania, had her grave opened to make a suitcase with her skin. He died in 1898 in Rokeby.[1]

References

  1. "George Stokell". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 26 July 2022.


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