About Henry Wrixon
Lived 1839 – 1913 (aged 73). Henry Wrixon was a politician and barrister.
Sir Henry John Wrixon (18 October 1839 – 9 April 1913) was an Australian barrister and politician.
Early life Wrixon was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Arthur Nicholas Wrixon and his wife, Charlotte Matilda. He was educated in Portland, Victoria, entered the University of Melbourne in its inaugural year of 1855, and became one of the earliest students to matriculate there. In 1857 he returned to Ireland and entered Trinity College Dublin, graduating with a BA in 1861; the same year was called to the Irish Bar.
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Who was Henry Wrixon?
Australian politician (1839-1913)
When was Henry Wrixon born?
Henry Wrixon was born on 18 October 1839 in Dublin.
When did Henry Wrixon die?
Henry Wrixon died on 9 April 1913 in Kew.
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Henry Wrixon was a politician and barrister.
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