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Henry Edward King

1832 – 1910

Australian politician

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About Henry Edward King

Lived 1832 – 1910 (aged 77). Henry Edward King was an Irish politician, barrister and surveying.

Henry Edward King (9 June 1832 – 5 February 1910) was a politician in colonial Queensland, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland 1876 to 1883.

King was born in Mount Coote, Limerick, Ireland, son of John Wingfield King and his wife Alicia, née Coote. King was Secretary for Public Works and Mines in the Macalister Ministry from November 1874 to May 1876. Two months later he was chosen Speaker of the Assembly, and occupied the chair of the House till July 1883. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Maryborough at the 1888 colonial election.

King died in South Brisbane, Queensland, on 5 February 1910 and buried in Toowong Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters.

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Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Edward King?

Australian politician (1832-1910)

When was Henry Edward King born?

Henry Edward King was born on 9 June 1832 in Limerick.

When did Henry Edward King die?

Henry Edward King died on 5 February 1910 in South Brisbane.

What was Henry Edward King's occupation?

Henry Edward King was a politician, barrister and surveying.

What nationality was Henry Edward King?

Henry Edward King was Irish.

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· Wikipedia: Henry Edward King

· Wikidata: Q16043521

· DBpedia: Henry Edward King

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