Charles Lilley
Politician, 4th Premier of Queensland
Born
August 27th, 1827
197 years ago
Died
August 20th, 1897
127 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as the 4th Premier of Queensland from 1868 to 1870. Contributed to the development of the colony through various reforms in land use and public education. Advocated for the establishment of the Queensland University. Played a significant role in the separation of Queensland from New South Wales.
Served as the 4th Premier of Queensland
Advocated for public education reforms
Contributed to the establishment of Queensland University
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