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Alfred Deakin Quotes

Australian politician (1856–1919)

(3 August 1856 – 7 October 1919) was an Australian politician who served as the second from 1903 to 1904, 1905 to 1908 and 1909 to 1910. He held office as the leader of the , and in his final term as that of the Liberal Party. He is notable for being one of the founding fathers of Federation and for his influence in early .

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Alternative Names: The Honourable Alfred Deakin

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