Sir Henry Parkes
Sir Henry Parkes was a prominent Australian politician and a key figure in the movement toward the Federation of Australia in the late 19th century. Serving as the Premier of New South Wales multiple times, Parkes was known for his advocacy of public education and immigration reform. His involvement in Louisa Collins' trial reflected the societal tensions of the era, as he famously argued for her execution, encapsulating the complex views on justice and gender that characterized the period.
Born on Apr 27, 1815 (210 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,505 | $1,380,000 | 785$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 14,505 | $1,380,000 | 785$ |
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Sir Henry Parkes, then NSW premier, believed Louisa Collins should hang.
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