Benjamin Benjamin
Sir Benjamin Benjamin JP (2 September 1834 – 7 March 1905) was an Australian businessman and politician. He was mayor of Melbourne between 1887 and 1889, before serving as a member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1889 to 1892.
The Honourable Sir Benjamin Benjamin | |
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Benjamin in c. 1888 | |
| 42nd Mayor of Melbourne | |
| In office 1887–1889 | |
| Preceded by | William Cain |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Lang |
| Member of the Victorian Parliament for Melbourne Province | |
| In office 1889–1892 | |
| Preceded by | Sir James Lorimer |
| Succeeded by | Robert Reid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 September 1834 London, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 7 March 1905 (aged 70) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Fanny Cohen |
| Children | 16 |
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