About Harry Levien
Lived 1845 – 1938 (aged 92). Harry Levien was an Australian politician and solicitor.
Robert Henry Levien, always known as Harry Levien (17 October 1845 – 12 July 1938) was a solicitor and politician in New South Wales, Australia.
In 1880 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Tamworth. A Protectionist, he served as a backbencher for over thirty years (including the period 1894–1904 as member for Quirindi), until he was defeated in 1913. Having become an independent following the collapse of the Progressive Party in 1907, he continued to contest elections as an independent until 1927. He did not hold any ministerial or other parliamentary office.
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Who was Harry Levien?
Politician and solicitor in New South Wales, Australia (1845–1938)
When was Harry Levien born?
Harry Levien was born on 17 October 1845 in Singleton.
When did Harry Levien die?
Harry Levien died on 12 July 1938 in Sydney.
What was Harry Levien's occupation?
Harry Levien was a politician and solicitor.
What nationality was Harry Levien?
Harry Levien was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Levien. https://biography.guide/harry-levien/
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