for many years. Wylde founded what would become a renowned and respected horse stud, became the president of the Benevolent Society, and enjoyed reading the classics. Wylde also had a love of music, and had a piano imported to New South Wales. Among his most treasured musical instruments were a century-old cello and a flute. He was also known to be a very devoted parent. Wylde died on 13 December 1859. He never left South Africa after being appointed chief justice in Cape Town. A portrait of him, painted in 1827 by Martin Shee, is at Parliament House, Cape Town. References External sources People educated at St Paul's School, London Alumni of Trinity College, Cambridge English barristers Australian people of English descent 1859 deaths 1781 births Chief justices of South Africa Cape Colony judges Colony of New South Wales judges Judge Advocates of New South Wales 19th-century South African judges 19th-century Australian judges 19th-century English lawyers Members of the Middle Temple