John Lavington Bonython

politician businessman and newspaper editor in South Australia (1875–1960)
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John Lavington Bonython

Summary

John Lavington Bonython is a human[1]. He was born in Adelaide[2]. He was born on +1875-09-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Adelaide[4]. He died on +1960-11-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], newspaper editor[7], business executive[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Lavington Bonython's place of birth was Adelaide[2].
  • John Lavington Bonython died in Adelaide[4].
  • John Lavington Bonython was born on +1875-09-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Lavington Bonython died on +1960-11-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Lavington Bonython's father was John Langdon Bonython[11].
  • Among John Lavington Bonython's spouses was Constance Jean Bonython[12].
  • A child of John Lavington Bonython was Warren Bonython[13].
  • A child of John Lavington Bonython was Kym Bonython[14].
  • A child of John Lavington Bonython was John Langdon Bonython[15].
  • John Lavington Bonython held citizenship in Australia[16].
  • John Lavington Bonython held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • English was John Lavington Bonython's native language[18].
  • John Lavington Bonython worked as a politician[6].
  • John Lavington Bonython's professions included newspaper editor[7].
  • John Lavington Bonython's professions included business executive[8].
  • John Lavington Bonython worked as a journalist[9].
  • John Lavington Bonython held the position of Lord Mayor of Adelaide[19].
  • John Lavington Bonython held the position of Lord Mayor of Adelaide[20].
  • John Lavington Bonython held the position of Member of the Corporation of the City of Adelaide[21].
  • John Lavington Bonython held the position of Member of the Corporation of the City of Adelaide[22].
  • John Lavington Bonython held the position of Alderman of Corporation of the City of Adelaide[23].
  • John Lavington Bonython held the position of Alderman of Corporation of the City of Adelaide[24].
  • John Lavington Bonython's education included a stint at Prince Alfred College[25].
  • John Lavington Bonython received the Knight Bachelor[26].
  • John Lavington Bonython was a member of Adelaide Club[27].

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Origins and Family

John Lavington Bonython's place of birth was Adelaide[2]. He was born on +1875-09-10T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Langdon Bonython[11]. English was his native language[18].

Education

John Lavington Bonython was educated at Prince Alfred College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], newspaper editor[7], business executive[8], and journalist[9]. Positions held include Lord Mayor of Adelaide[19], a position[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1840[30]; Member of the Corporation of the City of Adelaide[21]; and Alderman of Corporation of the City of Adelaide[23].

Recognition

John Lavington Bonython received the Knight Bachelor[26].

Personal Life

John Lavington Bonython was married to Constance Jean Bonython[12]. Children include Warren Bonython[13], an engineer[31], 1916–2012[32], of Australia[33], awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia[34]; Kym Bonython[14], a jazz musician[35], 1920–2011[36], of Australia[37], awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross[38]; and John Langdon Bonython[15], a businessperson[39], 1905–1992[40], of Australia[41], awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia[42]. His religion is recorded as Methodism[43]. He was affiliated with the Liberal and Country League of South Australia[44].

Death and Burial

John Lavington Bonython died on +1960-11-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Adelaide[4].

Why It Matters

John Lavington Bonython ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was John Lavington Bonython born?

John Lavington Bonython was born in Adelaide[2].

Where did John Lavington Bonython die?

John Lavington Bonython died in Adelaide[4].

Who were John Lavington Bonython's parents?

John Lavington Bonython's father was John Langdon Bonython[11].

Who was John Lavington Bonython married to?

John Lavington Bonython's spouses include Constance Jean Bonython[12].

What did John Lavington Bonython do for work?

John Lavington Bonython worked as politician[6], newspaper editor[7], business executive[8], and journalist[9].

Where did John Lavington Bonython go to school?

John Lavington Bonython was educated at Prince Alfred College[25].

What awards did John Lavington Bonython receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[26].

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  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [43] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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