![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Alex_Robert_Richardson.jpg/640px-Alex_Robert_Richardson.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Alexander Robert Richardson
Australian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Alexander Richardson (Australian politician)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Alexander Robert Richardson (4 July 1847 – 2 May 1931) was an Australian pastoralist and politician. He made a fortune through the development of pastoral leases in the North-West, and later served in both houses of the Parliament of Western Australia. He was a member of the Legislative Council from 1887 to 1890 and a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1890 to 1897, and served as a minister in the government of John Forrest.
Quick Facts The Honourable, Member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia ...
Alexander Richardson | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia | |
In office 14 June 1887 – 21 October 1890 | |
Preceded by | McKenzie Grant |
Succeeded by | None (abolished) |
Constituency | North |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia | |
In office 4 December 1890 – 26 April 1897 | |
Preceded by | None (new creation) |
Succeeded by | E. T. Hooley |
Constituency | De Grey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1847-07-04)4 July 1847 Islington, London, England |
Died | 2 May 1931(1931-05-02) (aged 83) South Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Close
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/38px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png)
Wikisource has original text related to this article: