About Frederick Young
Lived 1876 – 1948 (aged 72). Frederick Young was an Australian and British politician, lawyer, diplomat and business executive.
Sir Frederick William Young (5 January 1876 – 26 August 1948) was an Australian agent-general, barrister, liberal/conservative politician and member of the South Australian House of Assembly.
Young was born in Blyth, South Australia and represented Stanley in the House of Assembly from 3 May 1902 to 26 May 1905. He later represented Wooroora from 13 February 1909 to 26 March 1915. From 17 February 1912 until 19 November 1914, Young was Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration for South Australia. He stood down at the 1922 election. He was knighted in 1918.
Young died in Buckingham Gate, London, England.
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Who was Frederick Young?
Australian politician (1876-1948)
When was Frederick Young born?
Frederick Young was born on 5 January 1876 in Blyth.
When did Frederick Young die?
Frederick Young died on 26 August 1948 in Buckingham Gate.
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Frederick Young was a politician, lawyer, diplomat and business executive.
What nationality was Frederick Young?
Frederick Young was Australian and British.
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· DBpedia: Frederick William Young
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