William Lyne
Australian politician (1844-1913) · Australia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 69
Sir William John Lyne KCMG was an Australian politician who served as Premier of New South Wales from 1899 to 1901, and later as a federal cabinet minister under Edmund Barton and Alfred Deakin.
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He is best known as the subject of the so called "Hopetoun Blunder", unexpectedly being asked to serve as the first Prime Minister of Australia but proving unable to form a government.
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Australia
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Politicians
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Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1844 to 1913 · aged 69
