Sir Robert Lucas-Tooth, 1st Baronet
Sir Robert Lucas Lucas-Tooth, 1st Baronet (7 December 1844 – 19 February 1915) was an Australian politician.
He was born in Sydney, the son of Edwin Tooth and Sarah Lucas, and was educated at Eton College. He returned to Australia in 1863, joining the family firm and becoming involved in the brewery business. He owned land near Bega. On 2 January 1873 he married Helen Tooth; they had six children. From 1880 to 1884 he represented Monaro in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. In 1889 he settled in England, although he remained involved in Australian interests and visited frequently. In 1895 he ran as a Conservative for the House of Commons, but he was defeated. In 1904 he took the name Lucas-Tooth and was created a baronet. He died at Holme Lacy in 1915.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Mr Robert Lucas Tooth (1844 - 1915)". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. 2008. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ↑ Rutledge, Martha. "Tooth, Sir Robert Lucas Lucas- (1844-1915)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Australian National University. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
| New South Wales Legislative Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Murphy |
Member for Monaro 1880–1884 Served alongside: Henry Badgery |
Succeeded by David Ryrie |
| Baronetage of the United Kingdom | ||
| New creation | Baronet (of Queen's Gate) 1906–1915 |
Succeeded by Sir Archibald Lucas-Tooth |