Joseph Lyons

Politician

1879 – 1939

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Who was Joseph Lyons?

Joseph Aloysius Lyons, CH was an Australian politician. He was Labor Premier of Tasmania from 1923 to 1928 and a Minister in the James Scullin government from 1929 until his resignation from the Labor Party in March 1931. He subsequently led the United Australia Party and was the tenth Prime Minister of Australia from January 1932 until his death.

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Born
Sep 15, 1879
Stanley
Also known as
  • Joseph Aloysius Lyons
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • Australia
Profession
Education
  • Philip Smith Teachers' Training College
Died
Apr 7, 1939
Sydney

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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