George Swinburne
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George Swinburne (3 February 1861 – 4 September 1928) was an Australian engineer, politician and philanthropist. He founded the institution which later became Swinburne University of Technology.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Hawthorn, Preceded by ...
George Swinburne | |
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Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Hawthorn | |
In office 1 October 1902 – 31 July 1913 | |
Preceded by | Robert Barbour |
Succeeded by | William Murray McPherson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1861-02-03)3 February 1861 Paradise, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom |
Died | 4 September 1928(1928-09-04) (aged 67) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Spouse |
Ethel "Sydney" Hamer
(m. 1890) |
Children | Four daughters |
Profession | Engineer |
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