John Ball (naturalist)
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John Ball (20 August 1818 ā 21 October 1889) was an Irish politician, naturalist and Alpine traveller.
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John Ball | |
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Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies | |
In office 8 February 1855 ā June 1857 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Viscount Palmerston |
Preceded by | Frederick Peel |
Succeeded by | Chichester Fortescue |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-08-20)20 August 1818 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 21 October 1889(1889-10-21) (aged 71) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig |
Alma mater | Christ's College, Cambridge |
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