About William Giblin
Lived 1840 – 1887 (aged 46). William Giblin was a British politician.
William Robert Giblin (4 November 1840 – 17 January 1887) was Premier of Tasmania (Australia) from 5 March 1878 until 20 December 1878 and from 1879 until 1884.
The banker and cricketer Vincent Wanostrocht Giblin (1817–1884) was a nephew, and many other members of the Giblin family were prominent in Tasmanian society.
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Who was William Giblin?
Australian politician (1840–1887)
When was William Giblin born?
William Giblin was born on 4 November 1840 in Hobart.
When did William Giblin die?
William Giblin died on 17 January 1887 in Hobart.
What was William Giblin's occupation?
William Giblin was a politician.
What nationality was William Giblin?
William Giblin was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Giblin. https://biography.guide/william-giblin/
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