James Tyson
James Tyson | |
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Tyson in 1890 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 23 May 1893 – 4 December 1898 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 April 1819 Cowpastures, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 4 December 1898 (aged 79) Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowoomba Cemetery |
| Occupation | Pastoralist |
| Known for | Australia's first self-made millionaire |
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James Tyson (8 April 1819 – 4 December 1898) was an Australian pastoralist. He is regarded as Australia's first self-made millionaire. His name became a byword for reticence, wealth and astute dealing.