About William Jarvis
Lived 1871 – 1939 (aged 67). William Jarvis was an Australian politician.
William Robert Charles Jarvis (1 October 1871 – 15 August 1939) was an Australian politician.
Early life and career Jarvis was born in Hobart. In 1906, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly as the member for East Hobart. He stood for Denison with the introduction of proportional representation in 1909 but was defeated. He died in 1939 in Hobart.
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Who was William Jarvis?
Australian politician
When was William Jarvis born?
William Jarvis was born on 1 October 1871.
When did William Jarvis die?
William Jarvis died on 15 August 1939.
What was William Jarvis's occupation?
William Jarvis was a politician.
What nationality was William Jarvis?
William Jarvis was Australian.
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· DBpedia: William Jarvis (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Jarvis. https://biography.guide/william-jarvis-politician/
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