John Owens
Australian doctor, miner's representative and politician in colonial Victoria
About John Owens
Lived 1809 – 1866 (aged 56–57). John Owens was a politician.
John Downes Owens (1809 – 26 November 1866) was a medical doctor, miner's representative and politician in colonial Victoria (Australia), a member of the Victorian Legislative Council and later, the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
Owens was born in Shropshire, England, until the original Council was abolished in March 1856. Owens was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Loddon from November 1856 – August 1859; and for Mandurang from August 1861 to July 1863.
Owens died on 26 November 1866 in Windsor, Victoria and was buried in St Kilda Cemetery.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Owens's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Owens's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Owens?
Australian doctor, miner's representative and politician in colonial Victoria
When was John Owens born?
John Owens was born in 1809 in Shropshire.
When did John Owens die?
John Owens died on 26 November 1866.
What was John Owens's occupation?
John Owens was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Owens (Australian politician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Owens. https://biography.guide/john-owens/
MLA: "John Owens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-owens/.
Chicago: "John Owens." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-owens/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC