About Henry Richards
Lived 1821 – 1868 (aged 46–47). Henry Richards was a British politician, magistrate, shopkeeper and police magistrate.
Henry Richards (1821—1868) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life Henry Richards was born in 1821 in England, son of Henry Richards.
He moved to Brisbane in 1859 as the managing partner of Robert Towns & Co.
Richards held the seat until the 1863 election on 10 June.
Later life Henry Richards died suddenly on 3 April 1868 in Cardwell, where he was the Police Magistrate and Sub-collector of Customs.
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Who was Henry Richards?
colonial politician in Queensland (1821-1868)
When was Henry Richards born?
Henry Richards was born in 1821 in England.
When did Henry Richards die?
Henry Richards died on 3 April 1868 in Cardwell.
What was Henry Richards's occupation?
Henry Richards was a politician, magistrate, shopkeeper and police magistrate.
What nationality was Henry Richards?
Henry Richards was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Richards (Queensland politician)
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