About John Cheek
Lived 1855 – 1942 (aged 87). John Cheek was an Australian and British politician.
John William Cheek, CBE (15 February 1855 – 26 February 1942) was an Australian politician, who was an Independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council representing the electoral division of Westmorland on two occasions from 1907 to 1913, and then from 1919 until his death in 1942.
Cheek was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) on 2 January 1939, for public service in Tasmania.
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Who was John Cheek?
Australian politician (1855-1942)
When was John Cheek born?
John Cheek was born on 15 February 1855 in birth at sea.
When did John Cheek die?
John Cheek died on 26 February 1942 in Launceston.
What was John Cheek's occupation?
John Cheek was a politician.
What nationality was John Cheek?
John Cheek was Australian and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cheek. https://biography.guide/john-cheek/
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