Robert Richards
Australian politician, 32nd Premier
Born
May 31st, 1885
140 years ago
Died
April 24th, 1967
58 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as Premier of South Australia
Led legislative reforms in health and education
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