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Edmund Barton

एडमण्ड बार्टन

Australian politician, first Prime Minister of Australia and founding justice of the High Court of Australia (1849-1920)

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Sir Edmund "Toby" Barton was the first prime minister of Australia, serving from 1901 to 1903. He held office as the leader of the Protectionist Party, before resigning in 1903 to become a founding justice of the High Court of Australia, on which he served until his death in 1920. Barton is regarded as a founding father of Australia, a principal leader in the federation of the Australian colonies and a drafter of the Commonwealth Constitution.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Glebe wd
Died
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Place of death
Medlow Bath wd
Citizenship
Australia wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, judge, lawyer, head of government wd
Political party
Protectionist Party wd
Education
University of Sydney wd
Spouse
Jane Barton wd

Positions held wd

  • Justice of the High Court of Australia (5 October 1903 – 7 January 1920)
  • member of the Australian House of Representatives (30 March 1901 – 30 September 1903)
  • Prime Minister of Australia (1 January 1901 – 24 September 1903)
  • Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia) (1 January 1901 – 24 September 1903)
  • Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom (since 1901)
  • Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (23 November 1898 – 1 March 1900)
  • Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council (12 May 1897 – 18 July 1898)
  • Attorney General of New South Wales (23 October 1891 – 14 December 1893)
  • Attorney General of New South Wales (17 January 1889 – 7 March 1889)
  • Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council (17 January 1889 – 7 March 1889)
  • Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council (8 March 1887 – 12 June 1891)
  • Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (3 January 1883 – 31 January 1887)
  • Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (30 November 1882 – 25 June 1894)
  • Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (22 November 1880 – 23 November 1882)
  • Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (26 August 1879 – 9 November 1880)

Awards wd

  • Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1902)

Questions

When was Edmund Barton born?
Edmund Barton was born on 18 January 1849 in Glebe.
What positions has Edmund Barton held?
Positions held by Edmund Barton include: Justice of the High Court of Australia (1903–1920); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1901–1903); Prime Minister of Australia (1901–1903); Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia) (1901–1903); Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom (since 1901).
Where did Edmund Barton study?
Edmund Barton was educated at University of Sydney.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Edmund Barton · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): एडमण्ड बार्टन · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q23342 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Edmund Barton, Q.C., M.L.C., ca. 1889 - unknown photographer (5932628140).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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