About Percy Best
Lived 1873 – 1943 (aged 70). Percy Best was an Australian politician.
Percival Clarence Best (21 March 1873 – 14 April 1943) was an Australian politician. Born in Westbury, Tasmania, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Wilmot in 1928, representing the Nationalist Party. Defeated in 1931, he returned to politics in 1935 as the Independent member for the Legislative Council seat of Meander, which he held until his death in Hobart in 1943. His son Charles was also an MLC from 1958 to 1971.
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Who was Percy Best?
Australian politician (1873–1943)
When was Percy Best born?
Percy Best was born on 21 March 1873 in Westbury.
When did Percy Best die?
Percy Best died on 14 April 1943 in Hobart.
What was Percy Best's occupation?
Percy Best was a politician.
What nationality was Percy Best?
Percy Best was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Percy Best. https://biography.guide/percy-best/
MLA: "Percy Best." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/percy-best/.
Chicago: "Percy Best." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/percy-best/.
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