George Swinburne

George Swinburne (3 February 1861 – 4 September 1928) was an Australian engineer, politician and philanthropist. He founded the institution which later became Swinburne University of Technology.

George Swinburne
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
for Hawthorn
In office
1 October 1902  31 July 1913
Preceded byRobert Barbour
Succeeded byWilliam Murray McPherson
Personal details
Born(1861-02-03)3 February 1861
Paradise, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Died4 September 1928(1928-09-04) (aged 67)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Spouse
Ethel "Sydney" Hamer
(m. 1890)
ChildrenFour daughters
ProfessionEngineer
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