George Gawler

Lieutenant Colonel George Gawler KH
2nd Governor of South Australia
In office 17 October 1838 (1838-10-17) – 15 May 1841 (1841-May-15)
Monarch	Victoria
Preceded by	John Hindmarsh
Succeeded by	George Grey
Personal details
Born	(1795-07-21)21 July 1795
Died	7 May 1869 (1869-05-08) (aged 73) Southsea
Resting place	Portsmouth
Spouse	Maria
Occupation	Army officer, Colonial administrator
Awards	Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order
Military service
Allegiance	Great Britain (1795–1801) United Kingdom (1801–1846)
Branch/service	British Army

Lieutenant-Colonel George Gawler, KH, (21 July 1795 – 7 May 1869) was the second Governor of South Australia, at the same time serving as Resident Commissioner, from 17 October 1838 until 15 May 1841.