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A'Beckett
A'Beckett or à Beckett is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Ada Mary à Beckett (1872–1948) Australian academic *Arthur A'Beckett (1812–1871), Australian surgeon and politician *Arthur William à Beckett (1844–1909), English journalist and intellectual *Edward a'Beckett (cricketer, born 1836) (1836–1922), Australian cricketer *Edward a'Beckett (cricketer, born 1940) (1940–2011), Australian cricketer *Gilbert Abbott à Beckett (1811–1856), English humorist *Gilbert Arthur à Beckett (1837–1891), English writer *Malwyn a'Beckett (1834–1906), English-born Australian cricketer who played for Victoria *Mary Anne à Beckett (1815–1863), English composer, primarily known for opera *Ted à Beckett (1907–1989), Australian cricketer who played in four Tests between 1928 and 1931 *Thomas à Beckett (judge), Sir Thomas à Beckett (1836–1919), Australian solicitor and judge *Thomas Turner à Beckett (1808–1892), lawyer and politician in Victoria, Austr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur A'Beckett
Arthur Martin A'Beckett (1812 – 23 May 1871) was an English-born Australian surgeon and politician who served in the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1856 to 1860. Arthur A'Beckett died in Sydney in 1871. Life Arthur Martin A'Beckett was born in 1812 in London, United Kingdom to William A'Beckett, a solicitor, and Sarah Abbott. A'Beckett studied medicine in Paris and in London at London University From 1835 to 1837, he served as a staff surgeon to the British Legion in Spain, where he received several Spanish decorations including the Knight Bachelor of San Ferdinand. In 1838, A'Beckett married Emma Louise Elwin, with whom he had 5 sons and 5 children, with one of his sons William Channing A'Beckett being born in 1846. They migrated in that year to Colony of New South Wales, New South Wales after encouragement from his brother, William A'Beckett, Sir William A'Beckett. Career In New South Wales, he continued to serve as a surgeon, rising through the ranks of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |