Sir John Ernest Pagan
(1914-1986) merchant, philanthropist, Liberal Party president and soldier
About Sir John Ernest Pagan
Lived 1914 – 1986 (aged 71–72). Sir John Ernest Pagan was a military personnel.
Brigadier Sir John Ernest "Jock" Pagan, (13 May 1914 – 26 June 1986) was an Australian businessman, soldier and political figure. He had a long association with the Liberal Party of Australia including as state president of the New South Wales branch from 1963 to 1966 and federal president from 1965 to 1970. He was later Agent-General for New South Wales in London from 1970 to 1973.
Early life Pagan was born on 13 May 1914 in Killara, New South Wales. He was the son of Hilda (née Rowe) and David Clark Pagan, a civil engineer.
Personal life In 1948, Pagan married Marjorie Hoskins, the youngest daughter of industrialist Cecil Hoskins. The couple had three children.
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Who was Sir John Ernest Pagan?
(1914-1986) merchant, philanthropist, Liberal Party president and soldier
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Sir John Ernest Pagan was born on 13 May 1914.
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Sir John Ernest Pagan died in 1986.
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Sir John Ernest Pagan was a military personnel.
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