Edmund Barton

Australian politician and judge

Edmund Barton - Australian politician and judge
Born

January 18th, 1849
176 years ago

Died

January 7th, 1920
105 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Served as the first Prime Minister of Australia from 1901 to 1903. Played a pivotal role in the federation of Australia, advocating for the unification of the six colonies into a single nation. Prior to his political career, served as a judge on the High Court of Australia. Also contributed to the establishment of the Australian Constitution.

Served as the first Prime Minister of Australia

Acted as a judge on the High Court of Australia

Advocated for the federation of Australia

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