Henry Wrixon
Australian politician
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Sir Henry John Wrixon KCMG QC (18 October 1839 – 9 April 1913) was an Australian barrister and politician.
The Honourable Sir Henry Wrixon | |
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| 17th Attorney-General of Victoria | |
| In office 18 February 1886 – 4 November 1890 | |
| Premier | Duncan Gillies |
| Preceded by | George Kerferd |
| Succeeded by | William Shiels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry John Wrixon 18 October 1839 |
| Died | 9 April 1915 (aged 75) Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Spouse | Charlotte Anderson |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
| Profession | Barrister |
Early life
Wrixon was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Arthur Nicholas Wrixon and his wife, Charlotte Matilda. He was educated in Portland, Victoria, entered the University of Melbourne in its inaugural year of 1855, and became one of the earliest students to matriculate there. In 1857 he returned to Ireland and entered Trinity College Dublin, graduating with a BA in 1861; the same year was called to the Irish Bar.