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William Angus

1871 – 1965

South Australian politician

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Lived 1871 – 1965 (aged 93). William Angus was an Australian and British politician, farmer, agronomist, academic, military officer and civil servant.

William Angus (4 June 1871 – 15 May 1965) was a Scottish-born Australian politician and farmer.

Angus was born in Keithhall, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and was educated at the University of Aberdeen, gaining a B.Sc. (Agriculture) in 1900. He arrived in South Australia in 1904 and became professor (later director) of agriculture and secretary to the minister of agriculture. After a year of farming, Angus was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly as member for Victoria and Albert from February 1912 to May 1915 and as member for Albert May 1915 to April 1921. Angus was chairman of committees in 1920 and secretary of the parliamentary Liberal Party.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Aberdeen
Positions held
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly
Employers
Stirling High School, Scottish Agricultural College, Yorkshire College, Knox Academy
Also known as
William Angus (Australian politician), William Angus (politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Angus?

South Australian politician (1871–1965)

When was William Angus born?

William Angus was born on 4 June 1871 in Aberdeenshire.

When did William Angus die?

William Angus died on 15 May 1965 in College Park.

What was William Angus's occupation?

William Angus was a politician, farmer, agronomist, academic, military officer and civil servant.

What nationality was William Angus?

William Angus was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Angus

· Wikidata: Q8004458

· DBpedia: William Angus (Australian politician)

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