About Robert Walsh
Lived 1824 – 1899 (aged 74). Robert Walsh was an Australian politician and lawyer.
Robert Walsh, QC (October 1824 – 24 August 1899) was an Australian lawyer and politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly and Attorney-General of Victoria.
Walsh was born in Rathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland, son of Michael Walsh, a Dublin merchant. Robert was educated at Chaill's Blackrock School and Trinity College Dublin, where he took his degree in 1846, with a moderatorship in logic and ethics. In November 1847 he was called to the Irish Bar, and in 1853 emigrated to Victoria.
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Who was Robert Walsh?
Australian politician (1824-1899)
When was Robert Walsh born?
Robert Walsh was born on 1 October 1824.
When did Robert Walsh die?
Robert Walsh died on 24 August 1899.
What was Robert Walsh's occupation?
Robert Walsh was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Robert Walsh?
Robert Walsh was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Walsh (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Walsh. https://biography.guide/robert-walsh-politician/
MLA: "Robert Walsh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-walsh-politician/.
Chicago: "Robert Walsh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-walsh-politician/.
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