William John Foster

Australian judge and attorney-general of New South Wales
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William John Foster

Summary

William John Foster is a human[1]. His place of birth was County Louth[2]. He was born on +1831-01-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Valley Heights[4]. He died on +1909-08-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], barrister[7], and Crown Prosecutor[8].

Key Facts

  • William John Foster's place of birth was County Louth[2].
  • William John Foster passed away in Valley Heights[4].
  • William John Foster was born on +1831-01-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William John Foster died on +1909-08-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William John Foster died on +1902-05-25T00:00:00Z[9].
  • William John Foster's father was William Henry Foster[10].
  • William John Foster's mother was Catherine Hamilton[11].
  • William John Foster was married to Matilda Sophia Williams[12].
  • A child of William John Foster was Catherine Jane Foster[13].
  • A child of William John Foster was Wilhelmina Rosalind Foster[14].
  • A child of William John Foster was Helen Mary Elizabeth Foster[15].
  • A child of William John Foster was Frederick Leopold Foster[16].
  • A child of William John Foster was Arthur William John Foster[17].
  • A child of William John Foster was William Henry Foster[18].
  • William John Foster's professions included politician[6].
  • William John Foster worked as a barrister[7].
  • William John Foster's professions included Crown Prosecutor[8].
  • William John Foster held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[19].
  • William John Foster held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[20].
  • William John Foster held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[21].
  • William John Foster held the position of Attorney General of New South Wales[22].
  • William John Foster held the position of Minister for Justice[23].
  • William John Foster held the position of Attorney General of New South Wales[24].
  • William John Foster's image is recorded as William John Foster, c1894.png[25].
  • William John Foster is recorded as male[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William John Foster's place of birth was County Louth[2]. He was born on +1831-01-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William Henry Foster[10]. His mother was Catherine Hamilton[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], barrister[7], and Crown Prosecutor[8]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council[19]; Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[20]; Attorney General of New South Wales[22], a public office[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1824[29]; and Minister for Justice[23], a public office[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1880[32].

Personal Life

William John Foster was married to Matilda Sophia Williams[12]. Children include Catherine Jane Foster[13], Wilhelmina Rosalind Foster[14], Helen Mary Elizabeth Foster[15], Frederick Leopold Foster[16], Arthur William John Foster[17], and William Henry Foster[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1909-08-16T00:00:00Z[5] and +1902-05-25T00:00:00Z[9]. William John Foster passed away in Valley Heights[4].

FAQs

Where was William John Foster born?

Born in County Louth[2], William John Foster…

Where did William John Foster die?

William John Foster died in Valley Heights[4].

Who were William John Foster's parents?

William John Foster's father was William Henry Foster[10]. William John Foster's mother was Catherine Hamilton[11].

Who was William John Foster married to?

William John Foster's spouses include Matilda Sophia Williams[12].

What did William John Foster do for work?

William John Foster worked as politician[6], barrister[7], and Crown Prosecutor[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

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