The preeminent politician of nineteenth-century Sydney, who was a minister, premier and one of the architects of Australian federation.
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Born
Warwickshire, England
27 May 1815
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Arriving in Sydney 1839, friendless and with a young family, Parkes went into business, but also began a political career that lasted over 40 years. He influenced nearly every aspect of colonial government, taking a particular interest in education, and was the driving force for Australian Federation, though he did not live to see it.
