# Alfred Deakin

_Australian politician (1856–1919)_

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> Alfred Deakin was the second prime minister of Australia. He served three terms from 1903 to 1904, from 1905 to 1908, and from 1909 to 1910. He held office as the leader of the Protectionist Party, and in his final term as that of the Liberal Party. He is notable for being one of the fathers of Federation and for his influence in early Australian politics.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 3 August 1856 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Melbourne ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P19))
- **Died:** 7 October 1919 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P570))
- **Place of death:** Melbourne ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Australia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; diplomat; journalist; poet ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P106))
- **Political party:** Protectionist Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P102))
- **Education:** Melbourne Law School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P69))
- **Spouse:** Pattie Deakin ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P26))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Australia (2 June 1909 – 29 April 1910); Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia) (5 July 1905 – 13 November 1908); Prime Minister of Australia (5 July 1905 – 13 November 1908); Prime Minister of Australia (24 September 1903 – 27 April 1904); member of the Australian House of Representatives (30 March 1901 – 23 April 1913); Attorney-General for Australia (1 January 1901 – 24 September 1903); Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1889–1900); Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (1880–1889); Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (18 February 1879 – 8 July 1879) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P39))
- **Awards:** Australian Media Hall of Fame ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805#P166))

## Questions

**When was Alfred Deakin born?**  
Alfred Deakin was born on 3 August 1856 in Melbourne.

**What positions has Alfred Deakin held?**  
Positions held by Alfred Deakin include: Prime Minister of Australia (1909–1910); Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia) (1905–1908); Prime Minister of Australia (1905–1908); Prime Minister of Australia (1903–1904); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1901–1913).

**Where did Alfred Deakin study?**  
Alfred Deakin was educated at Melbourne Law School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Alfred Deakin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Deakin) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
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- [Wikidata item Q313805](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313805) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: AlfredDeakin.jpeg (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AlfredDeakin.jpeg)

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