About William Young
Lived 1912 – 2012 (aged 100). William Young was an Australian politician.
William Thomson Young (22 March 1912 – 18 October 2012) was an Australian politician.
Born in Scotland, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1971, for services as Warden of the Municipality of Burnie. Also in that year he was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council as the independent member for West Devon. He had previously contested the federal seat of Braddon for the Liberal Party in 1961. Young died in October 2012.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Young?
Australian politician, born 1912
When was William Young born?
William Young was born on 22 March 1912 in Scotland.
When did William Young die?
William Young died on 18 October 2012 in Burnie.
What was William Young's occupation?
William Young was a politician.
What nationality was William Young?
William Young was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Young (Tasmanian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Young. https://biography.guide/william-young-politician-1912/
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