William Giblin
Australian lawyer and politician
Born
November 4th, 1840
184 years ago
Died
January 17th, 1887
138 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as the 13th Premier of Tasmania, with a focus on legal reform and governance. Contributed to the development of Tasmania's infrastructure and economy during his political career. Practiced law before entering politics, providing legal advice to the government. Held office at various times in the 19th century, influencing legislation and public policy.
Served as the 13th Premier of Tasmania
Implemented significant legal reforms
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