Gisborne (disambiguation)

Gisborne (disambiguation)

Gisborne is a surname originating in the East Midlands/North of England.

Famous family members

*Sir Guy of Gisborne - villain in Robin Hood stories
*Thomas Gisborne the Elder - Prebendary of Durham, eminent evangelist, friend of William Wilberforce
*Thomas Gisborne the Younger - Whig MP
*Henry Fyshe Gisborne - Influential socialite in early Melbourne
*William Gisborne - Colonial Secretary
*Frederick Newton Gisborne - Telegraphy pioneer

Places named after members of the family

*Gisborne, New Zealand - named after William Gisborne
*Gisborne, Victoria - a town in Australia named after Henry Fyshe Gisborne
**Electoral district of Gisborne

Other

*Gisborne Youth Concert Band


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