About John Johnston
Lived 1823 – 1872 (aged 48–49). John Johnston was an Irish politician and shopkeeper.
John Johnston was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Electorate John Johnston represented the electoral district of Ipswich from 12 August 1870 to 9 October 1872. He was on the committee for the Hibernian Society. John Johnston died while still in office on 9 October 1872.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Johnston?
Australian politician
When was John Johnston born?
John Johnston was born in 1823 in Dublin.
When did John Johnston die?
John Johnston died on 9 October 1872 in Ipswich.
What was John Johnston's occupation?
John Johnston was a politician and shopkeeper.
What nationality was John Johnston?
John Johnston was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Johnston (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Johnston. https://biography.guide/john-johnston-politician-1823/
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