Birthdate: January 18, 1849
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Glebe, Australia
Died: January 7, 1920
Sir Edmund “Toby” Barton was an Australian statesman, barrister, and jurist who served as the first prime minister of Australia from 1901 to 1903. He played a crucial role in the Federation movement and drafting the Constitution of Australia. Barton advocated for the federation of Australian colonies and was key in establishing national institutions such as the Australian Defence Force and the Commonwealth Public Service. Following his term as prime minister, Barton became a founding member of the High Court of Australia, contributing to shaping the judicial interpretation of the constitution.
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