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William Morris Hughes CH QC (25 September 1862 – 28 October 1952) was an Australian politician who served as the seventh prime minister of Australia from 1915 to 1923. He led the country during World War I, and his influence on national politics spanned several decades.
William Morris Hughes, besser bekannt als Billy Hughes (* 25. September 1862 in Pimlico, London, England; † 28. Oktober 1952 in Double Bay, Sydney, New South Wales) war vom 27. Oktober 1915 bis zum 9. Februar 1923 Premierminister von Australien . Leben und Karriere. Hughes wurde in England geboren, wanderte aber 1884 nach Australien aus.
Holding the record for the longest-running continuous service to parliament, Billy Hughes spent 58 years in state and federal politics.
William Morris (Billy) Hughes (1862-1952), prime minister, was born on 25 September 1862 at Pimlico, London, son of William Hughes, a carpenter from North Wales employed at the Houses of Parliament, and his wife Jane, née Morris. His father was Welsh speaking, a deacon of the Particular Baptist Church and a conservative in politics.
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Learn about Billy Hughes, Australia's prime minister during the First World War, who belonged to six different political parties and faced conscription and peace challenges. Explore his life and legacy in the Old Parliament House exhibition.
Learn about the life and achievements of Billy Hughes, who led Australia during the First World War and the Versailles Peace Conference. Explore his milestones, parliamentary legislation, speeches, collections and resources.
Learn how Prime Minister Billy Hughes divided the Labor Party and the nation by advocating for conscription during the First World War. Find out how he used referendums, propaganda and military service to pursue his goal of sending men to Europe.
