Prime Minister of Australia. Born in Pimlico. Migrated to Queensland in 1884. Entered politics in 1894, and served in several ministerial posts before becoming Prime Minister in 1915. Died at Lindfield, New South Wales.
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William Morris Hughes
The Rt. Hon. William Morris Hughes, CH, KC, 1862 - 1952, Prime Minister of Au...
British diplomat, civil servant and sinologist who served as British Ambassador to the People's Republic of China 1978 - 83, playing a significant role in the Sino-British negotiations which led u...
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Born St James's. Succeeded his father as Marquess, aged six. Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery and of the British Museum.
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