About Ben McKay
Lived 1918 – 1976 (aged 57). Ben McKay was an Australian politician.
Eric Charles 'Ben' McKay (29 December 1918, in Cambridge, Tasmania – 11 July 1976, in Hobart) was an independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council from 9 May 1959 until his death in the Electoral division of Pembroke.
In the following by election he was succeeded by his son Peter McKay.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben McKay?
Australian politician
When was Ben McKay born?
Ben McKay was born on 29 December 1918.
When did Ben McKay die?
Ben McKay died on 11 July 1976.
What was Ben McKay's occupation?
Ben McKay was a politician.
What nationality was Ben McKay?
Ben McKay was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Ben McKay (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben McKay. https://biography.guide/ben-mckay-politician/
MLA: "Ben McKay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-mckay-politician/.
Chicago: "Ben McKay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ben-mckay-politician/.
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