Edward Gibbon Wakefield

British politician and social reformer

Edward Gibbon Wakefield was a British politician and social reformer who played a significant role in the development of the British colonies in Australia. He was a key figure in the creation of the South Australian Company, which was established to establish a free settlement in South Australia. Wakefield was a strong advocate for the idea of a 'utopian' colony, where settlers could create a new society based on the...