Francis Dutton

Premier of South Australia (1818-1877)
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Francis Dutton

Summary

Francis Dutton is a human[1]. Born in Cuxhaven[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1818[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 25, 1877[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], agent-general[8], commissioner[9], and mine entrepreneur[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Francis Dutton's place of birth was Cuxhaven[2].
  • Francis Dutton died in London[4].
  • Francis Dutton was born on January 1, 1818[3].
  • Francis Dutton was born on October 18, 1818[12].
  • Francis Dutton died on January 25, 1877[5].
  • Francis Dutton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • English was Francis Dutton's native language[14].
  • Francis Dutton worked as a politician[6].
  • Francis Dutton's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Francis Dutton's professions included agent-general[8].
  • Francis Dutton worked as a commissioner[9].
  • Francis Dutton's professions included mine entrepreneur[10].
  • Francis Dutton held the position of Premier of South Australia[15].
  • Francis Dutton held the position of Premier of South Australia[16].
  • Francis Dutton held the position of Agent-General for South Australia[17].
  • Francis Dutton held the position of Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[18].
  • Francis Dutton held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[19].
  • Francis Dutton held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[20].
  • Francis Dutton received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Francis Dutton was a member of Royal Geographical Society[22].
  • Francis Dutton was a member of Engineers Australia[23].
  • Francis Dutton is recorded as male[24].
  • Francis Dutton's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Francis Dutton was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[26].
  • Francis Dutton's Commons category is recorded as Francis Dutton[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Dutton's place of birth was Cuxhaven[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1818[3] and October 18, 1818[12]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], agent-general[8], commissioner[9], and mine entrepreneur[10]. Positions held include Premier of South Australia[15], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1856[30]; Agent-General for South Australia[17], a position[31], in Australia[32]; Member of the South Australian Legislative Council[18]; Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[19]; Minister of Lands[33], a public office[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1856[36]; and Minister of Public Works[37], a public office[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1856[40].

Recognition

Francis Dutton received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

Personal Life

Francis Dutton was affiliated with the politician before the emergence of political parties[26].

Death and Burial

Francis Dutton died on January 25, 1877[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was skin disease[41].

Why It Matters

Francis Dutton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Francis Dutton born?

Born in Cuxhaven[2], Francis Dutton…

Where did Francis Dutton die?

Francis Dutton died in London[4].

What did Francis Dutton do for work?

Francis Dutton worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], agent-general[8], commissioner[9], and mine entrepreneur[10].

What awards did Francis Dutton receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

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. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [33] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [37] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . Former Members – Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [41] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [12] . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . 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
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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