About Hugh Campbell
Born 1855. Hugh Campbell was an Australian politician.
Hugh John Munro Campbell (c. 1854 – 20 October 1921) was an Australian politician.
Campbell was born in Melbourne to merchant William Munro Campbell and Christina Matheson. He grew up in Portland from the age of eight, and was an apprentice grocer before entering the family business. On 21 January 1880 he married Harriett Jarrett, A Liberal, he was a minister without portfolio in the Nationalist government from 1918 to 1920. He lost his seat to a Labor candidate in 1920 and was unsuccessful in attempting to regain it in 1921. Campbell died at St Kilda on 20 October 1921.
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Who was Hugh Campbell?
Australian politician
When was Hugh Campbell born?
Hugh Campbell was born in 1855.
What was Hugh Campbell's occupation?
Hugh Campbell was a politician.
What nationality was Hugh Campbell?
Hugh Campbell was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hugh Campbell (Australian politician)
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