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John Alexander Bell

1829 – 1901

Member of the Queensland Legislative Council

Politician Station (Australian agriculture)
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About John Alexander Bell

Lived 1829 – 1901 (aged 71–72). John Alexander Bell was an Irish politician and station (Australian agriculture).

John Alexander Bell (1829 – 30 August 1901) was a pastoralist and Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.

Early life Bell was born in County Kildare, Ireland in 1829 to Thomas Bell and his wife Sarah (née Alexander). He arrived in Queensland with his family when he was still a baby and attended The King's School, Parramatta. In 1844, along with his father and brother Joshua Bell became owners of Jimbour Station and Cumkillenbar stations on the Darling Downs.

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Important facts

Born
1829, County Kildare
Birth century
19th century
Died
1901, Ipswich
Occupation
Politician, Station (Australian agriculture)
Nationality
Ireland, Irish Australian

People in John Alexander Bell's life

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Joshua Bell
1812 – 1863
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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Alexander Bell?

Member of the Queensland Legislative Council

When was John Alexander Bell born?

John Alexander Bell was born in 1829 in County Kildare.

When did John Alexander Bell die?

John Alexander Bell died in 1901 in Ipswich.

What was John Alexander Bell's occupation?

John Alexander Bell was a politician and station (Australian agriculture).

What nationality was John Alexander Bell?

John Alexander Bell was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Alexander Bell

· Wikidata: Q19664549

· DBpedia: John Alexander Bell

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