Joseph Lyons
Australian Prime Minister, educator
Born
September 15th, 1879
146 years ago
Died
April 7th, 1939
86 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as Prime Minister from 1932 to 1939
Promoted educational reforms in Australia
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