| Birth: | Jan. 18, 1849 | | Death: | Jan. 7, 1920 | 
1st Australian Prime Minister. Born in Sydney, he was one of the main forces behind the Federation Movement. He led a delegation to England that led to Australia becoming a nation on January 1, 1901, and was active in framing the first Constitution. He served as Prime Minister from 1901 to 1903, then resigned to take a seat on the High Court, where he served for sixteen years. During his time as Prime Minister and Judge he did much to organize the new nation. (bio by: Bigwoo)
Search Amazon for Edmund Barton | | | Burial:
South Head Cemetery
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia |
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Originally Created by: Bigwoo
Record added: Jun 03, 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11081818 |
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