Chris Watson was an Australian politician born in Valparaiso, Chile on April 9, 1867. He was elected the third Prime Minister of Australia in 1904, making him the first Prime Minister from the Australian Labour Party. He is remembered for his progressive policies and his commitment to social reform.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $46 million (2024)
About
Australian Politician who was elected the third Prime Minister of Australia in 1904. He was the first Prime Minister from the Australian Labour Party.
Before Fame
He was apprentice to a printer at age 13 before moving to Sydney and working for several newspapers.
Trivia
He served in state parliament for seven years before serving in federal parliament.
Family Life
He married seamstress Ada Jane Low in 1889.
Associated With
He and Julia Gilard have served as Prime Minister of Australia.