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About Henry Baker
Sir Henry Seymour Baker was an Australian politician and lawyer. He served in the Parliament of Tasmania for nearly 40 years, initially as a Nationalist and Liberal in the House of Assembly (1928–1946), where he spent periods as attorney-general (1928–1934) and leader of the opposition (1936–1946). He later served in the Legislative Council (1948–1968), including as president (1959–1968). He was born in England and spent most of his childhood in New Zealand, arriving in Australia as a teenager.
Everything about Henry Baker →- Occupation
- politician, journalist, lawyer, academic administrator
- Position held
- Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly, Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council, Attorney-General of Tasmania, President of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Born
- September 1, 1890
- Died
- July 20, 1968