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Thomas Horne

1800 – 1870

Australian judge and politician

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About Thomas Horne

Lived 1800 – 1870 (aged 70). Thomas Horne was a politician.

Thomas Horne (8 June 1800 – 23 September 1870) was an Australian judge and politician.

Early life Horne was born in Chiswick, Middlesex and educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford. In January 1857 a special Act was passed to enable Horne to act as both a judge and an unsalaried President of the Legislative Council.

In 1861 Horne was elected to the House of Assembly as a representative of Hobart Town. He served in the House of Assembly until 1866.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Christ Church, Westminster School
Positions held
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Thomas Horne's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Horne?

Australian judge and politician (1800–1870)

When was Thomas Horne born?

Thomas Horne was born on 8 June 1800.

When did Thomas Horne die?

Thomas Horne died on 23 September 1870.

What was Thomas Horne's occupation?

Thomas Horne was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Horne

· Wikidata: Q7790815

· DBpedia: Thomas Horne (politician)

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