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William Speer

1818 – 1900

Irish-born Australian politician

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About William Speer

Lived 1818 – 1900. William Speer was a politician.

William Speer (1818 – 20 September 1900) was an Irish-born Australian politician.

Speer was born in County Tyrone In 1869 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for West Sydney, but he did not re-contest in 1872. Speer died at Glebe Point in 1900.

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Important facts

Born
1818
Birth century
Died
1900
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Also known as
William Speer (politician)

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Speer's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Speer?

Irish-born Australian politician

When was William Speer born?

William Speer was born in 1818.

When did William Speer die?

William Speer died in 1900.

What was William Speer's occupation?

William Speer was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Speer

· Wikidata: Q20741193

· DBpedia: William Speer (politician)

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