About John Quintal
Lived 1884 – 1961 (aged 77). John Quintal was an Australian politician.
John Moresby Quintal (2 January 1884 – 5 April 1961) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Hobart. In 1942 he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as a Labor member for Bass in a countback following Thomas Davies' death. A direct descendant of Bounty mutineer Matthew Quintal, he is believed to have been the first such person to enter an Australian parliament. He was defeated at the 1946 election. He died in Launceston.
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Who was John Quintal?
Australian politician (1884–1961)
When was John Quintal born?
John Quintal was born on 2 January 1884 in Hobart.
When did John Quintal die?
John Quintal died on 5 April 1961 in Launceston.
What was John Quintal's occupation?
John Quintal was a politician.
What nationality was John Quintal?
John Quintal was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Quintal. https://biography.guide/john-quintal/
MLA: "John Quintal." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-quintal/.
Chicago: "John Quintal." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-quintal/.
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