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Anthony Forster

1813 – 1897

South Australian politician, financier and newspaper owner/editor

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Lived 1813 – 1897 (aged 83). Anthony Forster was a British politician, financier, newspaper proprietor, newspaper editor, company director and pastoralist.

Anthony Forster (15 May 1813 – 13 January 1897) was a politician, financier and newspaper owner/editor in colonial South Australia.

Forster was born in Monkwearmouth, County Durham, England, the son of Anthony Forster, shipwright, and his wife Catherine. In 1855 he was elected to the Mixed South Australian Legislative Council for West Adelaide, in opposition to James Hurtle Fisher. The seat was, however, declared vacant by the Court of Disputed Returns in November, Mr. Forster being re-elected on 1 January 1856. When the Constitution Act came into force, Mr. Forster was elected to the Legislative Council for The Province in March 1857,

Forster died in St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex, England, predeceased by his wife and all his children. Eliza, born sometime around 1830, was the second daughter of Robert F. Macgeorge.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the South Australian Legislative Council
Employers
South Australian Register
Also known as
Anthony Forster (South Australian politician), Anthony Forster (Australian politician), Anthony Forster (politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anthony Forster?

South Australian politician, financier and newspaper owner/editor (1813-1897)

When was Anthony Forster born?

Anthony Forster was born on 15 May 1813 in Monkwearmouth.

When did Anthony Forster die?

Anthony Forster died on 13 January 1897 in St Leonards.

What was Anthony Forster's occupation?

Anthony Forster was a politician, financier, newspaper proprietor, newspaper editor, company director and pastoralist.

What nationality was Anthony Forster?

Anthony Forster was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthony Forster

· Wikidata: Q16059771

· DBpedia: Anthony Forster (Australian politician)

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