Chris Watson

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Hon Chris Watson

In office
27 April – 18 August 1904
Preceded by Alfred Deakin
Succeeded by George Reid

Born c. 9 April 1867
Valparaiso, Chile
Died 18 November 1941
Political party Labor

John Christian Watson (c. 9 April 1867 - 18 November 1941), known as Chris Waston, was the third Prime Minister of Australia. He was the first Prime Minister from the Labor Party. He was Prime Minister for only 4 months.

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