About Walter Horatio Wilson
Lived 1839 – 1902 (aged 62). Walter Horatio Wilson was an Australian and British politician and solicitor.
Walter Horatio Wilson (15 July 1839 – 28 February 1902) was a lawyer and politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council from 1885 until 1902.
Early life Wilson was born at Rhosymedre near Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales, and arrived in Victoria (Australia) in 1853.
Legal career In 1865 he was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, and practised in Brisbane.
Politics Having been called to the Queensland Legislative Council in July 1885, he succeeded T. M. Patterson as Postmaster-General in the Samuel Griffith Government in August 1887, retiring with his colleagues in June 1888.
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Who was Walter Horatio Wilson?
Australian politician (1839-1902)
When was Walter Horatio Wilson born?
Walter Horatio Wilson was born on 15 July 1839 in Rhosymedre.
When did Walter Horatio Wilson die?
Walter Horatio Wilson died on 23 February 1902 in Toowong.
What was Walter Horatio Wilson's occupation?
Walter Horatio Wilson was a politician and solicitor.
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Walter Horatio Wilson was Australian and British.
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