John Winthrop Hackett
Australian politician (1848–1916) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his son, British Army General Sir John Winthrop Hackett (1910–1997), see John Hackett (British Army officer).
For other people named John Hackett, see John Hackett (disambiguation).
Sir John Winthrop Hackett Sr. KCMG (4 February 1848 – 19 February 1916), generally known as "Winthrop Hackett", was a proprietor and editor of several newspapers in Western Australia, a politician and a university chancellor.
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Sir John Winthrop Hackett | |
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Chancellor of the University of Western Australia | |
In office 11 March 1912 – 19 February 1916 | |
Preceded by | New office |
Succeeded by | Charles Riley |
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council | |
In office 29 December 1890 – 19 February 1916 | |
Preceded by | New office |
Succeeded by | John Ewing |
Constituency | South-West Province |
Personal details | |
Born | (1848-02-04)4 February 1848 near Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland |
Died | 19 February 1916(1916-02-19) (aged 67) Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Spouse | |
Children | 5, incl. John and Patricia |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Profession | Barrister Journalist Newspaper editor |
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