Francis Augustus Wright

Politician, goldminer and carrier in New South Wales, Australia
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Francis Augustus Wright

Summary

Francis Augustus Wright is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on August 1, 1835[3]. He passed away in Ryde[4]. He died on October 1, 1903[5]. He worked as a politician[6], gold miner[7], carrier[8], and sailor[9].

Key Facts

  • Francis Augustus Wright's place of birth was London[2].
  • Francis Augustus Wright passed away in Ryde[4].
  • Francis Augustus Wright was born on August 1, 1835[3].
  • Francis Augustus Wright died on October 1, 1903[5].
  • Francis Augustus Wright held citizenship in Australia[10].
  • Francis Augustus Wright worked as a politician[6].
  • Francis Augustus Wright's professions included gold miner[7].
  • Francis Augustus Wright's professions included carrier[8].
  • Francis Augustus Wright's professions included sailor[9].
  • Francis Augustus Wright held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[11].
  • Francis Augustus Wright held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[12].
  • Francis Augustus Wright held the position of Postmaster-General of New South Wales[13].
  • Francis Augustus Wright held the position of Secretary for Public Works[14].
  • Francis Augustus Wright held the position of Minister for Mines[15].
  • Francis Augustus Wright held the position of Mayor of Redfern[16].
  • Francis Augustus Wright is recorded as male[17].
  • Francis Augustus Wright's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Francis Augustus Wright was affiliated with the Protectionist Party[19].
  • Francis Augustus Wright was affiliated with the Progressive Party[20].
  • The cause of death was stroke[21].
  • Francis Augustus Wright's family name is recorded as Wright[22].
  • Francis Augustus Wright's given name is recorded as Francis[23].
  • Francis Augustus Wright's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Francis Augustus Wright's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[25].
  • Francis Augustus Wright's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Augustus Wright was born in London[2]. He was born on August 1, 1835[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], gold miner[7], carrier[8], and sailor[9]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[11]; Postmaster-General of New South Wales[13], a public office[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1835[29]; Secretary for Public Works[14], a minister[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1859[32]; Minister for Mines[15], a public office[33], in Australia[34], founded in 1874[35]; and Mayor of Redfern[16].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Protectionist Party[19], a political party[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1887[38], headquartered in Canberra[39] and Progressive Party[20], a political party[40], in Australia[41], founded in 1901[42], headquartered in Sydney[43].

Death and Burial

Francis Augustus Wright died on October 1, 1903[5]. He died in Ryde[4]. The cause of death was stroke[21].

FAQs

Where was Francis Augustus Wright born?

Francis Augustus Wright was born in London[2].

Where did Francis Augustus Wright die?

Francis Augustus Wright passed away in Ryde[4].

What did Francis Augustus Wright do for work?

Francis Augustus Wright worked as politician[6], gold miner[7], carrier[8], and sailor[9].

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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. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . sydneyaldermen.com.au. Retrieved . sydneyaldermen.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Given name Francis
    Member of political party Protectionist Party, Progressive Party
    Country of citizenship Australia
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