Lancelot Stirling
Politician and grazier in South Australia
About Lancelot Stirling
Lived 1849 – 1932 (aged 82). Lancelot Stirling was an Australian and British politician, barrister, pastoralist, horse breeder and business executive.
Career Sir Lancelot in 1926, 6 years before his deathStirling was made a knight bachelor on 14 August 1902, after the honour had been announced in the 1902 Coronation Honours list published on 26 June 1902. He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in 1909 and Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1918.
Family On 2 December 1882, Stirling married Florence Marion, daughter of Sir William Milne and was survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters. His elder daughter Madge Mary Stirling (1887–1940) married Knox Lister Colley (1885 – 7 December 1934) on 28 January 1914. Knox was a grandson of R. B. Colley, first mayor of Glenelg.
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Who was Lancelot Stirling?
politician and grazier in South Australia (1849-1932)
When was Lancelot Stirling born?
Lancelot Stirling was born on 5 November 1849 in Strathalbyn.
When did Lancelot Stirling die?
Lancelot Stirling died on 24 May 1932 in Strathalbyn.
What was Lancelot Stirling's occupation?
Lancelot Stirling was a politician, barrister, pastoralist, horse breeder and business executive.
What nationality was Lancelot Stirling?
Lancelot Stirling was Australian and British.
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