About John Wright
Lived 1892 – 1947 (aged 54). John Wright was an Australian politician.
John Forsyth Wright (29 June 1892 – 16 January 1947) was an Australian politician. Born at Castra, Tasmania, he was the elder brother of Roy Douglas Wright and Senator Reginald Wright, both of whom were knighted. He was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as a Nationalist member for Darwin in 1940, in a recount following the resignation of Frank Edwards. Defeated in 1941, he died in 1947 at Ulverstone.
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Who was John Wright?
politician in Tasmania, Australia (1892–1947)
When was John Wright born?
John Wright was born on 29 June 1892 in Castra.
When did John Wright die?
John Wright died on 16 January 1947 in Ulverstone.
What was John Wright's occupation?
John Wright was a politician.
What nationality was John Wright?
John Wright was Australian.
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· DBpedia: John Wright (Tasmanian politician)
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