John Piper (military officer)
John Piper | |
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Portrait by Augustus Earle, c. 1826 | |
| Born | 20 April 1773 Maybole, Ayrshire Scotland |
| Died | 8 June 1851 (aged 78) near Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom/Australia |
| Branch | New South Wales Corps |
| Years of service | April 1791–1811 (20 years) |
| Rank | Captain |
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| Spouse(s) | Mary Ann Shears |
| Children | 14 |
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John Piper (20 April 1773 – 8 June 1851) was a military officer, public servant and landowner in the colony of New South Wales. The Sydney suburb of Point Piper was named in his honour.