About Julian Thomas
Lived 1843 – 1896 (aged 52). Julian Thomas was an Australian journalist and writer.
Julian Thomas, LL.D. (also known as "The Vagabond"), born John Stanley James, (15 November 1843 – 4 September 1896) He was in France during the Franco-German war, and afterwards visited South America, Tahiti, and Hawaii. He continued to write articles infrequently, mostly for the Melbourne Leader, until dying in Fitzroy on 4 September 1896.
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Who was Julian Thomas?
Australian writer (1843-1896)
When was Julian Thomas born?
Julian Thomas was born on 15 November 1843.
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Julian Thomas died on 4 September 1896.
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Julian Thomas was a journalist and writer.
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Julian Thomas was Australian.
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