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Chris Watson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 09, 1867 |
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| Died | November 18, 1941 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | Valparaíso, Chile |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Chris Watson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Known For | Being the third Prime Minister of Australia and the first Prime Minister from the Australian Labor Party. |
Intro
Chris Watson was an Australian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of Australia and was the first leader of the Australian Labor Party to hold the office.
Early Life & Background
Born in Valparaíso, Chile, Watson emigrated to New Zealand and later to Australia, where he worked as a compositor and became active in the labor movement. He was largely self-educated and committed to improving conditions for workers.
Career Highlights
- Elected to the first Australian House of Representatives in 1901.
- Served as the third Prime Minister of Australia (27 April 1904 – 18 August 1904).
- Was the first Labour party leader in the world to become a national head of government.
- Played a key role in establishing and consolidating the Australian Labor Party.
Trivia
- Watson was the youngest person to be elected Prime Minister of Australia at age 37.
- He is the only Australian Prime Minister to have been born in South America.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Chris Watson born?
Chris Watson was born the 9 April 1867.
Where is Chris Watson from?
Valparaíso, Chile.
On His Birth-Day
About April 9th, 1867, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 9th, 1867 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: