William Nicholson
Politician, Deceased Person
1816 – 1865
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Who was William Nicholson?
William Nicholson was an Australian colonial politician who became the third Premier of Victoria. He is remembered for having been called the "father of the ballot" due to his responsibility in introducing the secret ballot in Victoria.
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- Born
- Feb 27, 1816
Whitehaven, Cumbria - Spouses
- Religion
- Anglicanism
- Nationality
- Australia
- Profession
- Died
- Mar 10, 1865
St Kilda
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on July 23, 2013
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