About Elliott Lewis
Lived 1858 – 1935 (aged 76). Elliott Lewis was an Australian politician and barrister.
Sir Neil Elliott Lewis (27 October 1858 – 22 September 1935), Australian politician, was Premier of Tasmania on three occasions. He was also a member of the first Australian federal ministry, led by Edmund Barton.
Early life Lewis was born in Hobart, son of Neil Lewis, a merchant, and his wife Anne Maria, née Cox. N. E. Lewis was the grandson of Richard Lewis (government auctioneer) and nephew of David Lewis, colonial treasurer 1878–79. in preparation of the forthcoming royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (later King George V and Queen Mary). The following year he was knighted as a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG).
Family He married, in 1896, Lina Henrietta Youl, daughter of Charles Youl, JP, and granddaughter of Sir James Arndell Youl, KCMG. They had two sons.
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Who was Elliott Lewis?
barrister and politician, Premier of Tasmania (1858–1935)
When was Elliott Lewis born?
Elliott Lewis was born on 27 October 1858 in Hobart.
When did Elliott Lewis die?
Elliott Lewis died on 22 September 1935 in Hobart.
What was Elliott Lewis's occupation?
Elliott Lewis was a politician and barrister.
What nationality was Elliott Lewis?
Elliott Lewis was Australian.
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· DBpedia: Elliott Lewis (politician)
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