About John Osman
Lived 1847 – 1916 (aged 68). John Osman was an Australian and British politician.
John James Osman (1 December 1847 – 24 February 1916) was a politician in South Australia.
Osman was the son of Henry Osman and Charlotte his wife, was born in London, and went to Adelaide, South Australia, as a child in 1854.
Osman was married twice, he had five sons and a daughter by his second wife, Eliza Osborne, all born in Millicent, South Australia.
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Who was John Osman?
Australian politician
When was John Osman born?
John Osman was born on 1 December 1847.
When did John Osman die?
John Osman died on 24 February 1916.
What was John Osman's occupation?
John Osman was a politician.
What nationality was John Osman?
John Osman was Australian and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Osman. https://biography.guide/john-osman/
MLA: "John Osman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-osman/.
Chicago: "John Osman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-osman/.
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