About William Bennett
Lived 1843 – 1929 (aged 86). William Bennett was an Australian politician.
William Henry Bennett (29 January 1843 – 20 August 1929) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Launceston. In 1889 he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as the member for Campbell Town. He was defeated in 1893, but returned in 1903 as the member for Cambria. In 1909, with the introduction of proportional representation, he ran for Franklin but was defeated. He died in Ross in 1929.
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Who was William Bennett?
Australian politician (1843-1929)
When was William Bennett born?
William Bennett was born on 29 January 1843.
When did William Bennett die?
William Bennett died on 20 August 1929.
What was William Bennett's occupation?
William Bennett was a politician.
What nationality was William Bennett?
William Bennett was Australian.
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· DBpedia: William Bennett (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Bennett. https://biography.guide/william-bennett-politician/
MLA: "William Bennett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-bennett-politician/.
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