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Edmund Barton Biography and Timeline

Follow Edmund Barton through 5 dated historical records for Australia.

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Edmund Barton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1849–1901Years on this page

1849

17 January 1849

Birth of Edmund Barton

Politics / Protectionist Party

Birth of Edmund Barton

1901

1 January 1901

Commonwealth of Australia

Prime Minister of Australia · Canberra · Government / Government of Australia

The Commonwealth of Australia is established

Role range: 1901-1903

1 January 1901

Commonwealth

Prime Minister of Australia · Canberra · Government / Government of Australia

The Commonwealth of Australia is established

Role range: 1901-1903

1 January 1901

Independence of Australia

Prime Minister of Australia · Canberra · Government / Government of Australia

The Commonwealth of Australia is established. Appointed the 1st Prime Minister of an independent Australia

Role range: 1901-1903

1 January 1901

Prime Minister of Australia

Prime Minister of Australia · Government / Government of Australia

Appointed Prime Minister of Australia

Role range: 1901-1903

Records, sources and methodology

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