William Irvine

Australian politician and judge (1858-1943)
Person human Q8013093
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William Irvine

Summary

William Irvine is a human[1]. He was born in Newry[2]. He was born on July 6, 1858[3]. He passed away in Melbourne[4]. He died on August 20, 1943[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Newry[2], William Irvine…
  • William Irvine died in Melbourne[4].
  • William Irvine was born on July 6, 1858[3].
  • William Irvine died on August 20, 1943[5].
  • William Irvine held citizenship in Australia[9].
  • William Irvine held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • William Irvine held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • William Irvine's professions included politician[6].
  • William Irvine worked as a lawyer[7].
  • William Irvine worked as a judge[8].
  • William Irvine held the position of Attorney-General of Victoria[12].
  • William Irvine held the position of Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[13].
  • William Irvine held the position of Premier of Victoria[14].
  • William Irvine held the position of King's Counsel[15].
  • William Irvine held the position of Attorney-General for Australia[16].
  • William Irvine held the position of chief justice[17].
  • William Irvine was educated at Melbourne Law School[18].
  • William Irvine's education included a stint at University of Dublin[19].
  • William Irvine received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • William Irvine received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • William Irvine is recorded as male[22].
  • William Irvine's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Irvine was affiliated with the Liberal Party[24].
  • William Irvine's Commons category is recorded as William Irvine (Australian politician)[25].
  • William Irvine's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Newry[2], William Irvine… he was born on July 6, 1858[3].

Education

Educated at Melbourne Law School[18], a law school[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1857[29] and University of Dublin[19], a national university[30], in Ireland[31], founded in 1592[32], headquartered in Dublin[33]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[34] and Master of Laws[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. Positions held include Attorney-General of Victoria[12], a public office[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1851[38]; Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[13]; Premier of Victoria[14], a position[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1855[41]; King's Counsel[15], a professional certification[42]; Attorney-General for Australia[16], a position[43], in Australia[44], founded in 1901[45]; and chief justice[17], a position[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50].

Personal Life

William Irvine was affiliated with the Liberal Party[24].

Death and Burial

William Irvine died on August 20, 1943[5]. He passed away in Melbourne[4].

FAQs

Where was William Irvine born?

William Irvine's place of birth was Newry[2].

Where did William Irvine die?

William Irvine passed away in Melbourne[4].

What did William Irvine do for work?

William Irvine worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did William Irvine go to school?

William Irvine was educated at Melbourne Law School[18] and University of Dublin[19].

What awards did William Irvine receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

References

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  26. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  27. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  22. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Timsherratt · 2026-08-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
    Educated at → Melbourne Law School, University of Dublin
    Sex or gender → male
    Position held → Attorney-General of Victoria, Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, Premier of Victoria +5
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