John Basson Humffray
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John Basson Humffray (17 April 1824 – 18 March 1891)[1] was a leading advocate in the movement of miner reform process in the British colony of Victoria, and later a member of parliament.
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John Basson Humffray | |
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Born | (1824-04-17)17 April 1824 |
Died | 18 March 1891(1891-03-18) (aged 66) |
Known for | Leader of the Ballarat Reform League, defender of those arrested at the Eureka Stockade and Politician |
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Humffray was born in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales. He was articled to a solicitor, and became active in the Chartist movement, but abandoned his legal studies and migrated to Victoria, Australia in 1853.