About James Wilson
Lived 1812 – 1880 (aged 68). James Wilson was a British politician.
Sir James Milne Wilson (29 February 1812 – 29 February 1880) was a colonial Australian politician who served as premier of Tasmania from 1869 to 1872.
Biography Wilson was born in 1812 in Banff, Scotland as the third son of the shipowner John Wilson and his wife, Barbara Gray. He was the maternal grandson of Alexander Gray and his wife, Jean Bean.
In an extremely rare coincidence, he was born on 29 February (making him a leapling) and died on the same date at the age of 68.
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Who was James Wilson?
Australian politician (1812-1880)
When was James Wilson born?
James Wilson was born on 29 February 1812 in Banff.
When did James Wilson die?
James Wilson died on 29 February 1880 in Hobart.
What was James Wilson's occupation?
James Wilson was a politician.
What nationality was James Wilson?
James Wilson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Wilson. https://biography.guide/james-wilson-politician-1812/
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