Jean Isambert
| Jean Isambert | |
|---|---|
 Jean Isambert - 1889 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Rosewood | |
|
In office 17 July 1882 – 25 October 1892 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald Meston |
| Succeeded by | James Foote |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Jean Baptiste Louis Isambert 1838 Zollhof, Germany |
| Died |
22 February 1906 (aged 67-68) Cooktown, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Cooktown Cemetery |
| Nationality | German Australian |
| Occupation | Newspaper proprietor |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Jean Baptiste Louis Isambert (1838 - 22 February 1906) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Biography
Isambert was born at Zollhof, Germany, the son of John Baptiste Louis Isambert Snr and his wife Agnes (née McKanem). He owned a vineyard at Ipswich and was the proprietor of the Nord Australische Zeitung.
He died in February of 1906 and was buried in the Cooktown Cemetery.
Public life
Isambert won the by-election for the seat of Rosewood in the Queensland Legislative Assembly in 1882[2] after the sitting member, Archibald Meston was declared bankrupt.[3] He held the seat for 10 years, resigning in 1892.[4]
References
- ↑ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ↑ "ROSEWOOD ELECTION.". The Brisbane Courier. XXXVII, (7,649) (Queensland, Australia). 18 July 1882. p. 3. Retrieved 19 April 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ Members Adjudged Insolvent — Hansard. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ↑ Resignation Of A Member — Hansard. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Archibald Meston |
Member for Rosewood 1882–1892 |
Succeeded by James Foote |
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