John Le Gay Brereton John Le Gay Brereton i(A8198 works by) (a.k.a. John Le Gay Snr Brereton; Dr. Le Gay Brereton)
Also writes as: J. L. G. B.
Born: Established: 1827 Yorkshire,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 28 Oct 1886 Sydney, New South Wales,
Gender: Male
Arrived in Australia: 1859
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A physician and author, John Le Gay Brereton established himself as a prominent figure in Sydney after emigrating from England in 1859. Besides setting up in medical practice, he established a Turkish bath, gave public lectures on various subjects, and published several volumes of poetry in the colony. Brereton was a follower of Swedenborgianism and became a leader of the New Jerusalem church in Sydney. Much of his poetry reflects his religious beliefs. (ADB)

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  • He also published pamphlets on turkish baths, on medical and on religious subjects.
  • Father of J. Le Gay Brereton Jnr, q.v.
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