Athol Townley

pharmacist, naval officer and politician in Tasmania, Australia (1905–1963)
Person human Q4815639
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Athol Townley

Summary

Athol Townley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hobart[2]. He was born on October 3, 1905[3]. He passed away in East Melbourne[4]. He died on December 24, 1963[5]. He worked as a politician[6], pharmacist[7], and naval officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Athol Townley was born in Hobart[2].
  • Athol Townley died in East Melbourne[4].
  • Athol Townley was born on October 3, 1905[3].
  • Athol Townley died on December 24, 1963[5].
  • Athol Townley held citizenship in Australia[10].
  • Athol Townley worked as a politician[6].
  • Athol Townley worked as a pharmacist[7].
  • Athol Townley worked as a naval officer[8].
  • Athol Townley held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[11].
  • Athol Townley held the position of Minister for Social Services[12].
  • Athol Townley is recorded as male[13].
  • Athol Townley's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Athol Townley was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[15].
  • Athol Townley's military branch is recorded as Royal Australian Navy[16].
  • Athol Townley's military branch is recorded as Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve[17].
  • Athol Townley's Commons category is recorded as Athol Townley[18].
  • Athol Townley's military, police or special rank is recorded as sub-lieutenant[19].
  • Athol Townley's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[20].
  • Athol Townley's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant commander[21].
  • Athol Townley was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Athol Townley's family name is recorded as Townley[23].
  • Athol Townley's given name is recorded as Athol[24].
  • Athol Townley's given name is recorded as Gordon[25].
  • Athol Townley's work location is recorded as Canberra[26].
  • Athol Townley's relative is recorded as Michael Townley[27].

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Origins and Family

Athol Townley's place of birth was Hobart[2]. He was born on October 3, 1905[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], pharmacist[7], and naval officer[8]. Positions held include member of the Australian House of Representatives[11], a position[28], in Australia[29] and Minister for Social Services[12], a position[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1939[32].

Personal Life

Athol Townley was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[15].

Death and Burial

Athol Townley died on December 24, 1963[5]. He passed away in East Melbourne[4].

Why It Matters

Athol Townley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Athol Townley born?

Athol Townley's place of birth was Hobart[2].

Where did Athol Townley die?

Athol Townley passed away in East Melbourne[4].

What did Athol Townley do for work?

Athol Townley worked as politician[6], pharmacist[7], and naval officer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Writing language English
    Given name Athol, Gordon
    Relative Michael Townley
    Sex or gender male
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