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Richard Johnson
Description
Richard Johnson (1753-1827) was a Church of England clergyman appointed chaplain of the First Fleet in 1787. A graduate of Cambridge University, Johnson worked tirelessly in New South Wales and built the colony's first church at his own expense. He was also a successful farmer and supervised the colony's schools. In 1792, Johnson wrote An Address to the Inhabitants of the Colonies, Established in New South Wales and Norfolk Island, for distribution in the colony. He left for England in 1800.
Associated place
Port Jackson, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Richard Johnson was the first chaplain of the new colony
Associated place
Botany Bay, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Associated place
Sydney Cove, Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Associated place
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Associated period
1787-1800
Johnson was influential in the establishment of the church in the colony from 1787 to 1800
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