Charles Gavan Duffy
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For the Canadian judge and politician, see Charles Gavan Duffy (politician). For his grandson, a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, see Charles Leonard Gavan Duffy.
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, KCMG, PC (12 April 1816 – 9 February 1903), was an Irish poet and journalist (editor of The Nation), Young Irelander and tenant-rights activist. After emigrating to Australia in 1856 he entered the politics of Victoria on a platform of land reform, and in 1871–1872 served as the colony's 8th Premier.
Quick Facts 8th Premier of Victoria, Monarch ...
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy | |
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8th Premier of Victoria | |
In office 19 June 1871 – 10 June 1872 | |
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Preceded by | Sir James McCulloch |
Succeeded by | James Francis |
3rd Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly | |
In office 22 May 1877 – 9 February 1880 | |
Preceded by | Charles McMahon |
Succeeded by | Charles McMahon |
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Born | 12 April 1816 Monaghan Town, County Monaghan, Ireland |
Died | 9 February 1903(1903-02-09) (aged 86) Nice, France |
Nationality | Irish - British citizenship |
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Profession | Politician |
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