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James Agnew

1815 – 1901

Australian politician

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About James Agnew

Lived 1815 – 1901 (aged 86). James Agnew was a politician and physician.

Sir James Willson Agnew (2 October 1815 – 8 November 1901) was an Irish-born Australian politician, who was Premier of Tasmania from 1886 to 1887.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Premier of Tasmania, Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
James Willson Agnew, Sir James Willson Agnew, Sir James Agnew

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Agnew's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Agnew?

Australian politician (1815-1901)

When was James Agnew born?

James Agnew was born on 2 October 1815 in Ballyclare.

When did James Agnew die?

James Agnew died on 8 November 1901 in Hobart.

What was James Agnew's occupation?

James Agnew was a politician and physician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Agnew

· Wikidata: Q6128409

· DBpedia: James Agnew

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