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James Milne Wilson
1880Feb, 29

James Milne Wilson

James Milne Wilson, Scottish-Australian soldier and politician, 8th Premier of Tasmania (b. 1812)
Sir James Milne Wilson, (29 February 1812 – 29 February 1880) served as Premier of Tasmania from 1869 to 1872.

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