Barry Jones

Politician

1932 –

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Who is Barry Jones?

Barry Owen Jones AO, FAA, FASSA, FAHA, FTSE, FACE is an Australian polymath, writer, lawyer, social activist, quiz champion and former politician. He campaigned against the death penalty throughout the 1960s, particularly against the execution of Ronald Ryan, and remains against capital punishment. He is on the National Trust's list of Australian Living Treasures.

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Born
Oct 11, 1932
Geelong
Also known as
  • Barry O. Jones
Spouses
Nationality
  • Australia
Profession
Education
  • University of Melbourne
  • Melbourne High School

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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