About Arthur Fenton
Lived 1882 – 1962 (aged 79). Arthur Fenton was an Australian politician.
Arthur Benjamin Fenton (21 October 1882 – 13 June 1962) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Wynyard, Tasmania, the son of Charles Fenton, a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly. In 1933 he was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council as the independent member for Russell. He served until his retirement in 1957, whereupon he was succeeded by his nephew, also named Charles. He died in Devonport in 1962.
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Who was Arthur Fenton?
Australian politician
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Arthur Fenton was born on 21 October 1882.
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Arthur Fenton died on 13 June 1962 in Devonport.
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Arthur Fenton was a politician.
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Arthur Fenton was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Fenton. https://biography.guide/arthur-fenton-politician/
MLA: "Arthur Fenton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-fenton-politician/.
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