Sir Henry Ayers GCMG ( 1 May 1821 -- 11 June 1897 ) was Premier of South Australia five times between 1863 and 1873 , but is perhaps best remembered for having Uluru/Ayers Rock named for him .
Sir Henry Ayers GCMG ( 1 May 1821 -- 11 June 1897 ) was the Premier of South Australia five times between 1863 and 1873 .