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George Simpson

1840 – 1919

Queensland politician

Politician Petroleum industry
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About George Simpson

Lived 1840 – 1919 (aged 79). George Simpson was an Australian politician and petroleum industry.

George Morris Simpson (7 May 1840 – 22 August 1919) was an Australian politician.

He was born in Sydney to George Thorant Simpson, an accountant, and Ruth Francis. Brought up by long-serving New South Wales politician Sir John Hay, he attended Sydney Grammar School before moving to Queensland to farm. On 10 November 1875 he married Emily Ellen Vaughan Jenkins, with whom he would have nine children. He was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in 1878 as the member for Dalby, and he served until 1882. He was also a candidate for the New South Wales seat of New England at the first federal election.

Simpson died in 1919 in Sydney and was buried at Waverley Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Sydney Grammar School
Positions held
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
Also known as
George Morris Simpson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Simpson?

Queensland politician

When was George Simpson born?

George Simpson was born on 7 May 1840 in Sydney.

When did George Simpson die?

George Simpson died on 22 August 1919 in Sydney.

What was George Simpson's occupation?

George Simpson was a politician and petroleum industry.

What nationality was George Simpson?

George Simpson was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Simpson

· Wikidata: Q16043817

· DBpedia: George Simpson (Queensland politician)

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