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French, Sir George Arthur (1841–1921)

soldier and commissioner of police

George Arthur French (1841-1921), by unknown artist, c1875

George Arthur French (1841-1921), by unknown artist, c1875

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an21192037

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George Arthur French (1841-1921), by unknown artist, c1875

George Arthur French (1841-1921), by unknown artist, c1875

National Library of Australia, nla.pic-an21192037

Life Summary [details]

Birth

19 June, 1841
Roscommon, Ireland

Death

7 July, 1921 (aged 80)
London, Middlesex, England

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