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Enid Lyons
(1897–1981)
Politician
Australia
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Enid Lyons was a politician from Australia, best known for Among the carrion crows.
Quick Facts About Enid Lyons
- Born
- July 9, 1897
- Died
- September 2, 1981
- Nationality
- Australia
- Profession
- Politician
- Notable works
- Among the carrion crows
- Spouse
- Joseph Lyons
About Enid Lyons
Dame Enid Muriel Lyons was an Australian politician. She was notable as being the first woman to be elected to the House of Representatives and to serve in the federal cabinet. Prior to her own political career, she was best known as the wife of Joseph Lyons, Prime Minister of Australia from 1932 to 1939, who served previously as Premier of Tasmania from 1923 to 1928.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Victorian Honour Roll of Women
Dame of the Order of Australia
Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
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