John Downer
Australian politician
Died aged 72CancerAustralia
Biography
Sir John William Downer, KCMG, KC (6 July 1843 – 2 August 1915) was an Australian politician who served two terms as Premier of South Australia, from 1885 to 1887 and again from 1892 to 1893. He later entered federal politics and served as a Senator for South Australia from 1901 to 1903. He was the first of four Australian politicians from the Downer family dynasty.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- member of the Australian Senate
- Member of the South Australian House of Assembly
- Premier of South Australia
- Attorney-General of South Australia
- Member of the South Australian Legislative Council
- Chief Secretary of South Australia
- Treasurer of South Australia
- Leader of the Opposition
Employers / organisations
- G. and J. Downer
Family
- Children
- Alick Downer
- Parents
- Henry DownerJane Field
- Siblings
- Henry Edward DownerGeorge Downer
Awards & honours (1)
- Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Quick answers about John Downer
- How old was John Downer?
- John Downer died on August 2, 1915 at the age of 72.
- When is John Downer's birthday?
- John Downer was born on July 6, 1843.
- Where was John Downer born?
- John Downer was born in Adelaide.
- What is John Downer's zodiac sign?
- John Downer's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- What is John Downer's nationality?
- John Downer is a citizen of Australia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- What does John Downer do?
- John Downer is known as politician, suffragist, barrister.
- How many children did John Downer have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of John Downer.
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