About Charles Davies
Lived 1847 – 1921 (aged 73). Charles Davies was an Australian politician.
Charles Ellis Davies (13 May 1847 – 1 February 1921) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Wellington, New South Wales, the son of John Davies, later co-founder of the Hobart Mercury, and younger brother of John George Davies. In 1897 he was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council as the member for Cambridge. He held the seat until his death in Pontville in 1921.
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Who was Charles Davies?
Australian politician (1847–1921)
When was Charles Davies born?
Charles Davies was born on 13 May 1847 in Wellington.
When did Charles Davies die?
Charles Davies died on 1 February 1921 in Pontville.
What was Charles Davies's occupation?
Charles Davies was a politician.
What nationality was Charles Davies?
Charles Davies was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Davies (Tasmanian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Davies. https://biography.guide/charles-davies-politician/
MLA: "Charles Davies." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-davies-politician/.
Chicago: "Charles Davies." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-davies-politician/.
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