Hugh Mahon
Irish-Australian politician and publisher
Born
January 6th, 1857
168 years ago
Died
1931
94 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Born in Ireland, this figure migrated to Australia and entered politics, serving as the 10th Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs. The political career included significant involvement in the Australian Labor Party. Advocated for social justice and contributed to various political debates. His tenure as Minister for Foreign Affairs was marked by efforts in foreign policy during a transformative period in Australian history.
Served as the 10th Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs
Actively involved in Australian Labor Party politics
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