Maurice Alexander
Australian parliamentarian, merchant and philanthropist
About Maurice Alexander
Lived 1820 – 1874 (aged 53–54). Maurice Alexander was a merchant and politician.
Maurice Alexander (1820 – 27 January 1874) was an English-born Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1861 to 1872.
Background He was born in London to merchant Isaac Alexander and Susan Levy. He migrated to Sydney in 1834 and became a merchant. He also owned property at Goulburn. In 1857 he married Isabella Levey. In 1861 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Goulburn, serving until his defeat in 1872.
Alexander died in Sydney on 27 January 1874.
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Who was Maurice Alexander?
Australian parliamentarian, merchant and philanthropist
When was Maurice Alexander born?
Maurice Alexander was born in 1820 in London.
When did Maurice Alexander die?
Maurice Alexander died on 27 January 1874 in Australia, Sydney.
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Maurice Alexander was a merchant and politician.
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