Sir George Wigram Allen KCMG (16 May 1824 – 23 July 1885) was an Australian politician and philanthropist. He was Speaker in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 1875–1883. Allen was held in high esteem. As speaker he showed dignity courtesy and ability; it was said of him: ‘A man of calm judgment and much practical wisdom’.
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active years end date
1882-11-23
active years start date
1875-03-23
birth date
1824-05-16
birth place
New South Wales, Surry Hills New South Wales
death date
1885-06-23, 1885-07-23
death place
Glebe New South Wales
order in office
5th Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
region
Electoral district of Glebe
successor
Edmund Barton, Michael_Chapman_(New_South_Wales_politician)
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