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Yes, there are several things named after Henry Parkes, a prominent Australian statesman known as the "Father of Federation." These include Parkes, a town in New South Wales, Australia, as well as the Parkes Observatory, a radio telescope observatory also located in New South Wales. Additionally, there are numerous schools, parks, and buildings named in his honor throughout Australia.
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ReneThe New South Wales town of Parkes is named after statesman Sir Henry Parkes. This town is where Australia's famous "Dish", or Radio Telescope, is situated. The Dish had a significant role in covering the Moon landing in 1969. In Canberra, the suburb of Parkes and the road Parkes Way are both named after him also.
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When did sir Henry Parkes die?
Sir Henry Parkes died on 27 April 1896.
When was sir Henry parkes knighted?
1877
When and where did Sir Henry Parkes give his famous Federation speech?
Sir Henry Parkes's famous Federation speech, known as the Tenterfield Oration, was delivered on 24 October 1889, at the Tenterfield School of Arts in the small town of Tenterfield, northern New South Wales.
Why is Sir Henry Parkes on the 5 dollar note?
Sir Henry Parkes is honoured with his picture on the $5 note because he had a significant influence on the policies and direction of the federation movement (the federation of the colonies), up until Federation was achieved on 1 January 1901.
What was sir Henry parkes first wifes name?
In 1836 Parkes married Clarinda Varney who died in 1888. He then married Eleanor Dixon in 1889 and, after he was again widowed in 1895, he remarried to Julia Lynch.
Who was sir Henry parkes brother and sister's name?
Henry Parkes had a sister called Maria Parkes
Was Sir Henry Parkes Australian?
No, Henry Parkes is English but he did die an Australian, after moving to Australia by ship.
Who did Sir Henry Parkes marry and when?
Henry Parkes married Clarinda Varney on the 11th July 1836
When did sir Henry Parkes die?
Sir Henry Parkes died on 27 April 1896.
Who suggested federation?
Henry Parkes
When did Henry parkes get married?
1836.
What was Henry parkes's obstacles?
kanasai
How many wives did Henry Parkes have?
Sir Henry Parkes had 17 children in his life, along with 3 wives. His children's names were Varney, Cobden, Mary, Thomas, Clarinda, Mary, Milton, Lily, Aurora, Clarinda, Sydney, Gertrude, Annie, Lily, Henry, Lily, Kenilworth and Robert.
What is Henry parkes nickname?
'Father of Federation'
What is Henry Parkes country of origin?
England.
When was sir Henry parkes knighted?
1877
Did Henry parkes start the idea of federation?
no
