About Henry Douglas
Lived 1879 – 1952 (aged 73). Henry Douglas was an Australian politician.
Henry Alexander Cecil Douglas (1879–1952) was an Australian businessman and politician. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life Henry Douglas was born on 8 April 1879 in Brisbane, the son of John Douglas (a Premier of Queensland) and his second wife Sarah (née Hickey).
Politics At the 1907 election Henry Douglas was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly representing the electoral district of Cook. He held the seat until the 1915 election when he was defeated by the Labor candidate Harry Ryan.
Family life
On 28 April 1910, Henry Douglas married Flora Isabel MacDonald at the St Stephen's Catholic Cathedral in Brisbane. However, she died unexpectedly six months later on 7 December at their home in Kangaroo Point following a minor illness.
On 11 February 1914, he married Catherine Cecilia Beirne, daughter of Thomas Beirne (a wealthy businessman and Member of the Queensland Legislative Council) at St Stephen's Cathedral in Brisbane; Joseph Shiel ( Bishop of Rockhampton) officiated.
Later life Henry Douglas died on 30 August 1952 in Brisbane.
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Who was Henry Douglas?
Australian businessman and politician
When was Henry Douglas born?
Henry Douglas was born on 8 April 1879 in Brisbane.
When did Henry Douglas die?
Henry Douglas died on 30 August 1952 in Brisbane.
What was Henry Douglas's occupation?
Henry Douglas was a politician.
What nationality was Henry Douglas?
Henry Douglas was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Douglas (Queensland politician)
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