Peter Lalor
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For the Australian journalist, see Peter Lalor (journalist).
Peter Fintan Lalor (/ˈlɔːlər/;[1] 5 February 1827 – 9 February 1889) was an Irish-Australian rebel and, later, politician who rose to fame for his leading role in the Eureka Rebellion, an event identified with the "birth of democracy" in Australia.
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Peter Lalor | |
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4th Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly | |
In office 22 July 1880 – 29 September 1887 | |
Premier | James Service Graham Berry Bryan O'Loghlen James Service Duncan Gillies |
Preceded by | Sir Charles MacMahon |
Succeeded by | Sir Matthew Davies |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Grant | |
In office May 1877 – February 1889 | |
Preceded by | Electorate established |
Succeeded by | Harry Armytage |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for South Grant | |
In office March 1874 – April 1877 | |
Preceded by | George Cunningham |
Succeeded by | Electorate abolished |
In office October 1859 – January 1871 | |
Preceded by | John Bell Horatio Wills |
Succeeded by | John Rout Hopkins Jonas Levien |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for North Grenville | |
In office November 1856 – August 1859 | |
Preceded by | Electorate established |
Succeeded by | Electorate abolished |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council | |
In office November 1855 – March 1856 | |
Preceded by | Electorate established |
Succeeded by | Electorate abolished |
Constituency | Ballarat |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-02-05)5 February 1827 Raheen, Laois, Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Died | 9 February 1889(1889-02-09) (aged 62) Richmond, Colony of Victoria, British Empire |
Citizenship | British subject |
Nationality | Irish Australian |
Political party | None |
Alma mater | Carlow College Trinity College, Dublin |
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