John von Stieglitz
John Charles von Stieglitz (18 November 1844 – 26 May 1916) was an Australian politician.
John von Stieglitz | |
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| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Evandale | |
| In office 22 May 1891 – 2 April 1903 | |
| Preceded by | John Falkiner |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Charles von Stieglitz 18 November 1844 Launceston, Tasmania |
| Died | 26 May 1916 (aged 71) Hazelbrook, New South Wales |
Von Stieglitz was born in Launceston in Tasmania in 1844. He worked as a surveyor in North Queensland and is believed to have named Thuringowa after his ancestral home of Thuringia. In 1891 he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, representing the seat of Evandale. He served his seat was abolished in 1903; he was defeated contesting North Esk. He died in 1916 in Hazelbrook, New South Wales.
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