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George Barton

George Burnett Barton (1836–1901) was an Australian and New Zealand lawyer and historian active during the nineteenth century.

Lived
1866–1901
Nationality
Australian and New Zealander
Era
Victorian
Language
English

George Burnett Barton (1836–1901) was an Australian and New Zealand lawyer and historian who made contributions to the legal and historical record of the region during the nineteenth century. Born in 1836, Barton pursued a career that bridged the legal profession and historical scholarship, active during a period of significant development in the Australasian colonies. He passed away in 1901, leaving behind a legacy tied to the early academic and professional history of Australia and New Zealand.